Georg Breuer
Berg Roseneck Riesling
Rheingau, Germany
Followed this wine across three days, and I’d say it was an excellent example of Roseneck. Poured out with a mostly bright green-yellow colour, with touches of light golden hue on some angles in the light.
On day 1, it had aromas of flint, sea spray, apples, fresh honey, and a touch of petrol. Palpable minerality on the palate, almost painfully so. Not the weightiest, but it sure had intensity. Notable sparkly acidity.
On day 2, I had an 08’ Schlossberg to compare with and this was clearly the more filigreed of the two. The 09’ Roseneck was lighter, more mineral, and less complex. It felt greener even - perhaps it was picked earlier in light of the warm vintage. Comparison aside, the nose evolved a little from day 1, with the petrol hints disappearing altogether, the honey note becoming more like honey candy instead of fresh honey, and the appearance of white florals. The palate was again sparkly, with a palate-staining minerality.
I felt day 3 was the best showing of the 09’ Roseneck, with the fruit and floral notes taking a back seat, and the salinity just dominating. Notably, it looked fresher than the 08’ Schlossberg on this day. The palate was just all about that sea spray. The palate was wild - tasted a lot like salted limes doused with fresh honey. The finish was super mineral with hints of lime zest and green apples. Just pure energy!
I’ve seen quite a number of tasting notes on CL noting that the 09’ Roseneck’s possibly close to its peak but I’m inclined to believe otherwise.
Followed this wine across three days, and I’d say it was an excellent example of Roseneck. Poured out with a mostly bright green-yellow colour, with touches of light golden hue on some angles in the light.
On day 1, it had aromas of flint, sea spray, apples, fresh honey, and a touch of petrol. Palpable minerality on the palate, almost painfully so. Not the weightiest, but it sure had intensity. Notable sparkly acidity.
On day 2, I had an 08’ Schlossberg to compare with and this was clearly the more filigreed of the two. The 09’ Roseneck was lighter, more mineral, and less complex. It felt greener even - perhaps it was picked earlier in light of the warm vintage. Comparison aside, the nose evolved a little from day 1, with the petrol hints disappearing altogether, the honey note becoming more like honey candy instead of fresh honey, and the appearance of white florals. The palate was again sparkly, with a palate-staining minerality.
I felt day 3 was the best showing of the 09’ Roseneck, with the fruit and floral notes taking a back seat, and the salinity just dominating. Notably, it looked fresher than the 08’ Schlossberg on this day. The palate was just all about that sea spray. The palate was wild - tasted a lot like salted limes doused with fresh honey. The finish was super mineral with hints of lime zest and green apples. Just pure energy!
I’ve seen quite a number of tasting notes on CL noting that the 09’ Roseneck’s possibly close to its peak but I’m inclined to believe otherwise.
Late release after prolonged bottle aging at the producers cellar.
Nicely evolved and very elegant! not too loud with ripe lemons & shy peach. A touch waxy.
On the palate this is rounder & fuller, nice creamy palate but also the juicy, mineral acidity of Rheingau. So elegant, evolved yet with amazing freshness! Wowza! This is just stunning!!
Late release after prolonged bottle aging at the producers cellar.
Nicely evolved and very elegant! not too loud with ripe lemons & shy peach. A touch waxy.
On the palate this is rounder & fuller, nice creamy palate but also the juicy, mineral acidity of Rheingau. So elegant, evolved yet with amazing freshness! Wowza! This is just stunning!!
Underrated here. Dry Riesling with intense fruit flavors and crisp acidity. Great minerality. Just what is needed in a dry Riesling. Mild lemon in the finish, tropical fruit to start. A great wine.
Underrated here. Dry Riesling with intense fruit flavors and crisp acidity. Great minerality. Just what is needed in a dry Riesling. Mild lemon in the finish, tropical fruit to start. A great wine.
Oct 4th, 2022
Нефть, латекс, пыльца, полевые травы, лимон, сухой лайм, неспелые абрикосы, печёное яблоко, красная смородина, ананас, корица, мокрый известняк. Поющая цитрусовая кислотность освежает насыщенное, но элегантное тело, оставляет ощущение сухости. Ещё очень молодо, с хорошей структурой и ощутимым запасом. Минерально, чуть нервно в своей вертикальности, стройно и напряжённо, с точной прорисовкой деталей. При всей своей внутренней сладкой спелости, внешне строго и компактно, почти аскетично. Интересно попробовать в более зрелом возрасте.
Нефть, латекс, пыльца, полевые травы, лимон, сухой лайм, неспелые абрикосы, печёное яблоко, красная смородина, ананас, корица, мокрый известняк. Поющая цитрусовая кислотность освежает насыщенное, но элегантное тело, оставляет ощущение сухости. Ещё очень молодо, с хорошей структурой и ощутимым запасом. Минерально, чуть нервно в своей вертикальности, стройно и напряжённо, с точной прорисовкой деталей. При всей своей внутренней сладкой спелости, внешне строго и компактно, почти аскетично. Интересно попробовать в более зрелом возрасте.
Oct 18th, 2017
What a great find! Orchard and tropical fruits on the nose and palate with an extended finish. Bright acidity is well-integrated and balanced with the residual sugars. A good substitute for Sauternes when you are looking for something a bit lighter.
What a great find! Orchard and tropical fruits on the nose and palate with an extended finish. Bright acidity is well-integrated and balanced with the residual sugars. A good substitute for Sauternes when you are looking for something a bit lighter.
Jun 1st, 2016Youthful acidity, exciting petrol note. Yeah!
Could have a little more extract and/or sugar on the palate, if you aks me. Which I do, so here you go.
Youthful acidity, exciting petrol note. Yeah!
Could have a little more extract and/or sugar on the palate, if you aks me. Which I do, so here you go.
Acid is high but flavors of citrus, apple, and petrol keep it in balance
Acid is high but flavors of citrus, apple, and petrol keep it in balance
Mar 5th, 2015
Well matured. Nice minerality.
Well matured. Nice minerality.
Apr 21st, 2014