2020 Pechstein Riesling Grosses Gewachs 43 21

Like all the Mosbacher wines, certified organic. The south-east-facing vineyard rises towards the forest edge at 120–160 m above sea level. The significant proportion of basalt in the soil, along with sandstone, stores warmth and results in particularly ripe grapes. I wonder whether in 2020 the grapes were picked quite early, because there is no fatness on the nose here. Tight, compact nose but sleek, satin-textured, almost peachy fruit on the palate, all kept in check by a lime-like acidity. Long and complete. The palate is much more developed than the nose and this is hugely impressive already on the palate. (JR)