Ratings & Tasting Notes:
100 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): “The 2013 vintage of G-Max is starting to stir a bit on the nose, but it remains hermetically sealed on the palate and is still many years away from truly blossoming. I had loved this wine upon release and it continues to dazzle with its potential today, with the first glimmer of what is to come down the road now evident in the beautiful bouquet of pink grapefruit, a touch of guava, a very complex base of limestone minerality, gentle notes of petrol, orange peel, lemongrass and a topnote of orange blossoms. On the palate the wine is pure, full and shows off beautiful mid-palate depth, with a very mineral profile, racy acids and superb cut and grip on the very, very long, energetic and reserved finish. This may well blossom five years ahead of the 2015 version, but my gut feeling is that it is going to be a waste of bottles to not give it almost as much time in the cellar before really opening bottles with expectations of a wine at its peak. This bottle was showing even better than one tasted in November of last year, but perhaps that was more a reflection of my down mood at the time. 2028-2075. (May/Jun 2018)”
98+ points Mosel Fine Wines: “AP: 41 14. The 2013er G-max has now entered its muted phase as the aromatics are almost non-saying at first. It is only after quite some airing that it reveals an incredibly multi-layered and refreshing nose with plenty of mint, cassis, violet and zesty fruits as well as quite some spices. Its breathtaking and sheer elegance comes true on the palate where the wine combines density and power with superbly refreshing minty and yuzu-driven flavors. The wine retains a most impressive and almost austere side at the moment, and will only fully blossom at maturity, which is not expected to be reached before another solid decade. The endless finish is packed with intensity and salty elements. This extraordinary effort is a magnificent dry Riesling in the making. 2028-2048. (Apr 2018)”
Bottle Size:
750 mL
Storage History:
Stored in a climate controlled cellar on its side in the dark at 55 degrees F and 60% humidity since release.
Condition:
Perfect. As pictured in the photos.
