Willi Schaefer Graacher Riesling Feinherb 2022 Bottle size: 750ml
Germany, Mosel
R435
‘The freshness of spring and the fruits of fall. Astonishing finesse and slatey intensity for a village wine. Sleek and silky on the barely medium-bodied palate. Super-long and graceful finish that takes your breath away. Drink or hold. Screw cap.’ – Stuart Pigott, JamesSuckling.com, 95/100
‘Predominantly from the Himmelreich but from different parcels than its dry counterpart, the 2022 Graacher Riesling feinherb is bright and refined on the fresh and pure nose that reveals white peach aromas intertwined with discreetly flinty slate aromas. Round and lush on the palate, this is a quite intense and textured Graacher with ripe, elegant acidity, yet it (still?) doesn't have the sharpness and precision of the dry Graacher. The finish is mouth-filling and fruity, though, and delicate in acidity, with good length. 10.5% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. Tasted in May 2023’ – Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate, 92/100
‘The 2022 Graacher Riesling feinherb was harvested completely in the Himmelreich. Ripe lemon immediately sets the tone on the nose; the palate only adds more levity and serenity with a gentle creaminess; this almost fizzes away with lemony tanginess. This is tender and tingles with wonderful lemon brightness and an off-dry finish. Lovely. (Off-dry). 2023-2045’ – Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous, 91/100
‘Hardly sweeter than the trocken in this case but perhaps less of a shock to some palates. 2023-2027’ – Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 16.5/20
‘Predominantly from the Himmelreich but from different parcels than its dry counterpart, the 2022 Graacher Riesling feinherb is bright and refined on the fresh and pure nose that reveals white peach aromas intertwined with discreetly flinty slate aromas. Round and lush on the palate, this is a quite intense and textured Graacher with ripe, elegant acidity, yet it (still?) doesn't have the sharpness and precision of the dry Graacher. The finish is mouth-filling and fruity, though, and delicate in acidity, with good length. 10.5% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. Tasted in May 2023’ – Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate, 92/100
‘The 2022 Graacher Riesling feinherb was harvested completely in the Himmelreich. Ripe lemon immediately sets the tone on the nose; the palate only adds more levity and serenity with a gentle creaminess; this almost fizzes away with lemony tanginess. This is tender and tingles with wonderful lemon brightness and an off-dry finish. Lovely. (Off-dry). 2023-2045’ – Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous, 91/100
‘Hardly sweeter than the trocken in this case but perhaps less of a shock to some palates. 2023-2027’ – Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 16.5/20
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 10.5% |
| Body | Medium-bodied |
| Blend information | 100% Riesling |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Riesling |
| Rating | JS 95 |
| Producer information | Willi Schaefer is a small family winery that dates back to the year 1121. They produce exclusively Riesling, because this grape variety is qualitatively the best that thrives on their weathered Devonian slate soil. Their parcels are located in Graacher Dompropst and Graacher Himmelreich, as well as in Wehlener Sonnenuhr. The plots are located on steep slate slopes and consist of up to 100-year-old, ungrafted vines. |
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