Winemaker Notes
A wet stone and lemon rind nose, consistent on the pallet with bright acidity and considerable length for such a dry Riesling.
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Terrific Amalfi lemon and bergamot fruit that’s so sunny, with a dynamic flinty character. Vibrant and salty on the sleek and very focused, medium-bodied palate. Long, slightly austere finish with excellent structure. A cuvee of wines from all five Premier Crus of this village, plus the Luginsland. From biodynamically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2023 Wachenheim Village Riesling trocken is clear, light, pure and fresh on the bright and fragrant, almost a little greenish nose that offers green apple, gooseberry and lemon rind but also white peach aromas intertwined with coolish and slightly saline terroir notes. Not extraordinarily ripe but elegant, saline and with sur lie complexity, it is round and elegant on the palate. This is a full-bodied yet pure and filigreed, savory, persistently intense and structured Riesling with serious grip and tension. It is very long and intense and very promising, 12% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. Tasted at the domaine in January 2025.
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Vinous
The 2023 Riesling Wachenheim Village was harvested in Erste Lagen in Wachenheim on the sites along the Weinstrasse, made half in large barrels and half in stainless steel. Lovely flint still hovers on the fruity nose, while zesty citrus starts its charm offensive. This carries right through to the palate, where it takes center stage and shines. Exquisitely balanced, beautifully sunny and bright, this could have even more bite. (Bone-dry)
Riesling possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, this versatile grape can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and can age longer than nearly any other white variety. Somm Secret—Given how difficult it is to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling from the label, here are some clues to find the dry ones. First, look for the world “trocken.” (“Halbtrocken” or “feinherb” mean off-dry.) Also a higher abv usually indicates a drier Riesling.
This sunny and relatively dry region served for many years as a German tourist mecca and was associated with low cost, cheerful wines. But since the 1980s, it has gained a reputation as one of Germany’s more innovative regions, which has led to increased international demand.