2018 Erdener Treppchen GG Alte Reben
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Red slate and, of course, hand-picked on this slope! Fermented with ambient yeast in oak and aged on lees for 12 months. The nose is much 'sweeter' and more fragrant than either of the joint-venture 2016 Mosel Rieslings. It tastes as though there were a little balancing sweetness here. No sign of oak but this wine has extract and substantial grip on the finish. Classic fine off-dry Mosel with a really long, tingly finish. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
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A classic Treppchen nose pungently evokes sassafras with zesty lemon and orange. A pithily concentrated palate is strong on citrus peel and apple seed piquancy and projects an impressive impression of smoke and crushed stone suffusion. The finish grips, but a bit gruffly and roughly. I am not convinced that time will temper this, but it was only due for bottling in early 2020 and will thus have experienced further (as always at this address, passive) lees exposure.
Super fresh and pure aromas of white peaches and limes with a perfumed, herbal edge, as well as fresh stones and flinty notes. The palate has a sleek and juicy feel with a wealth of attractively smooth, elegant and pure white peaches, delivered in a refined, elegant mode. Drink or hold.
A quite luscious fragrance impresses with ripe yellow fruit and even a hint of honey. The palate begins with a creamy texture which embraces the sweet taste of nectarines, mirabelles and a touch of orange, before animating acidity and stony minerality provide some firm contours. Luscious and fresh at the same time. (MS)