2022 Wachenheimer Goldbächel 1. Cru Pfalz Dr. Bürklin-Wolf

This succulent and elegant dry riesling is still slightly dominated by the flinty character from the long lees contact in oak, in the same way that the Coche-Dury white Burgundies are at this stage. Very straight and focused, this just needs some time in the bottle. From biodynamically grown grapes. Wild-fermented in large neutral oak. Vegan. Drink or hold.

The straw-yellow colored 2022 Wachenheimer Goldbächel P.C. is very intense and complex on the still young and untamed nose that indicates ripe and concentrated fruit and long lees contact, but in fact, it only fermented more slowly (until November) and is very spicy and much less Riesling in flavors than one would expect. This has a more freaky than subtle nose, but this is just because it develops more slowly. On the palate, this is a tight and mineral but also textured and, again, still yeasty Riesling with remarkable finessed acidity and tannins that are almost like a red wine (or Pinot). This is a rich and expressive Riesling that is still on its way. 12.5% stated alcohol.