2020 Keller Riesling G-Max

Served blind as wine number 18 and right after the 2018 in the G-Max vertical tasting in Germany, Keller's 2020 Riesling G-Max is very clear, fresh, puristic, firm and concentrated on the nose, with aromas of salted lemons and phenolic notes. Very elegant and defined on the palate, this is a full-bodied, dense, salty but also elegant and even delicate and pure Riesling that develops a great, very long finish. This is a classical G-Max like the 2012 that should gain in expression and finesse over the coming years. Tasted at Steinheuer's Restaurant Zur Alten Post, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, in January 2024.

Citrus zests, lavender, struck flint and crushed stone greet the nose, enticing a first sip that practically explodes in the mouth with its intense resonance and grip. Yet there is a certain sense of buoyancy and an openness to subtlety, as bittersweet floral perfume and nuttiness add to the wine’s compulsive appeal. The finish is strikingly reverberative, with a focused sense of penetration. Memorable though it is to experience now, time is needed for this remarkable Riesling to fulfill its potential.