Albert Boxler : Riesling Grand cru Sommerberg "Dudenstein" 2023

It’s hard to imagine how a dry riesling could have a more intense stony minerality than this masterpiece from the Grand Cru Sommerberg. This is wrapped in a very deep blanket of stone fruit and wildflower aromas on the silky, medium- to full-bodied palate. The structure that supports the finish is so deep and strong, but never steps into the foreground. From vines planted in 1946 in a southeast-facing parcel in the lower section of this site. Drink or hold.

The 2023 Riesling Dudenstein Sommerberg Grand Cru is from a more complex parcel where granite is mixed with limestone and sandstone. This was made from vines planted in 1946 and 1953. A shy nose hints at zesty citrus. The palate is distinctly juicy, delving into green-yellow Reine Claude plum, emanating coolness and sporting a touch of pear peel on its texture. Yet it is absolutely concentrated, with a finish reminiscent of eau-de-vie and Mirabelle. (Bone-dry)