MAX FERDINAND RICHTER - Riesling Spätlese Veldenzer Elisenberg - 2022 - $72.52

Product code

349704

Format

12 x 750ml

Listing type

Private Retail - Special Order

Status

Available

Type of product

Still wine

Country

Germany

Regulated designation

QmP ou Prädikatswein

Region

Mosel

Classification

Spätlese

Varietal(s)

Riesling 100 %

Colour

White

Closure type

Cork

Producer's website

Click here

About this winery

Situated in the heart of the Mosel's finest vineyards, the Max Ferdinand Richter estate has been in the family for over 300 years. The family owns 48 acres of priceless vines on the magnificent stretch of the river between Erden and Brauenberg including all the best sites: Graacher Himmelreich, Wehlener Sonnenuhr and Brauenberger Juffer and Richter's monopole Veldenzer Eilsenberg. This is quite literally an embarrassment of riches. Richter's vines are sustainably farmed; all grapes are...

See the MAX FERDINAND RICHTER detail page for more information on this brand

Press reviews

- 92 points -

June 2023 (Vintage 2022)

The 2022er Elisenberger Riesling Spätlese, as it is referred to on the consumer label, was made from fruit from 70-year-old vines harvested at 83° Oechsle and was fermented down to fruity-styled levels of residual sugar (70 g/l). It proves still marked by residual scents from its spontaneous fermentation and only gradually reveals its enticing nose made of pear, grapefruit puree, chalky elements, white flowers, a hint of apricot, and fine spices. The wine is nicely juicy and beautifully playful on the palate and leaves a fresh and subtly intense feel of fruits and minerals in the long finish. A touch of sweetness still needs to integrate in the aftertaste, something which will happen after a decade or so of bottle aging.

See detailed press review

94+ points

May 2023 (Vintage 2022)

From 70- to 80-year-old vines picked four weeks after the Kabinett and with about 10% botrytis, the intensely yellow 2022 Elisenberger Riesling Spätlese opens with a deep, intense and complex nose of blueberries, yeast and crushed stones. Round and lush on the palate, with raisin and nutty notes, this is a textured, very complete and elegant Riesling with stunning acidity for this vintage (at about nine grams per liter). This is a complex and promising, pretty unique Spätlese with great aging capacity and a vital, saline and savory finish. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in May 2023.

See detailed press review