2018 Kallstadt Saumagen Riesling Grosses Gewächs trocken, Pfalz, Germany

Tart, emphatically vegetal, reminiscent of legumes and an intensely mineral nose with subdued yellow fruit notes as well as mushroom, floral, greasy and earthy nuances as well as some pepper. Ripe, very warm, light, juicy fruit, a hint of tobacco and floral nuances, a lot of grip from ripe tannins and a certain acid bite, compact on the palate, enormous, chalky minerality, almost something brutal, deep, still unapproachable, a little white pepper in the Background, floral tones, a little honey, excellent depth, multi-layered, again extremely mineral finish with firm, light juice. Needs time.

Best to drink: 2024-2035+. What our ratings mean