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Fürst von Metternich-Winneburg'sche Domäne, Schloss Johannisberg
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2017 Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Grosses Gewächs trocken Silberlack, Rheingau, Germany

Clear nose, light herbaceous and delicate floral notes, ripe citrus and stone fruit, prominent tart mineral notes, waxy traces, touch of sugar candy. Firm, juicy fruit on the palate, herbaceous and light floral aromas, fairly prominent, elegant acidity, ripe tannins provide firm grip, intense mineral notes, good depth, persistent, peppery traces, hint of red berries, firm, juicy and gripping on the finish. In excellent condition, significantly better than the first sample.

Best to drink: 2022-2035+ What our ratings mean

Last reviewed: 20 October, 2019
Price: 43.00 € find+buy
Type: Weißwein(White wine)
Quantity: 0.75 L
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Classification: Grosses Gewächs
Sweetness: trocken(dry)
Bottle closure: Natural cork
Maturing: piece barrel
Variety: Riesling 100%
Registration number: 2602600618
wein.plus rating: excellent (90 WP)
Last reviewed: 15 October, 2018
Best to drink: 2020-2028+
Editor note: Firm nose, vegetal and herbaceous notes, particularly reminiscent of thyme, fairly cool yellow fruit, hint of resin, prominent mineral notes. Fairly firm and fairly dry fruit on the palate, herbaceous, vegetal and some more resiny notes, fairly prominent acidity, light lemony notes, light floral aromas, yeasty and mineral notes in the background, veryslightly muted, good depth, still young, very good firm finish.

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