Bott-Geyl Riesling Schlossberg

From granitic soils, the 2014 Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg has a deep, ripe and aromatic bouquet with flinty flavors of crushed stones. The attack on the palate is racy and crystalline, and the wine develops an intense and piquant fruit with a lingering salinity intermixed with herbal flavors like marjoram. This is an excellent Schlossberg that needs another couple of years to shine even brighter.

Even more honeyed on the nose than their Kronenbourg 2014. And without the marked cedary green notes though that character shows more on the palate. Complex mix of spice, citrus and a rocky/savoury quality as well as a streak of citrus freshness. Complex but still with a long way to go.

A powerful and mature riesling with plenty of citrus and pineapple character, but also has considerable substance and strident acidity. With better harmony, this would have been rated higher. Drink now or in 2019. Made from organically grown grapes.