Thanisch Graben Riesling Grosse Gewächs
WHY WE LOVE IT
- The vineyard Bernkasteler Graben is right next to the famous Berncasteler Doctor. Like in the Doctor the vines of this vineyard grow on very steep south pointing Devon slate soil in the picturesque Moselle valley.
- Grown on old (20-40 years) and partly non-grafted rootstocks.
- A magnificent, rare, bone dry Riesling for the ages with only 12,5% vol! RS 2.1 g/l. 200 cases produced.
Varietal Composition: 100% Riesling
Elaboration: The wine is spontaneously fermented and aged in old wooden barrels (1000 litres).
Tasting Notes: The Grosse Gewächs (grand cru) is medium bodied, intense and complex on the palate with aromas of lemon and herbs and has a perfect acid structure.
PRESS
2016 – 92 Vinous
2018 – 93 James Suckling | 92 Vinous | 90 Wine Spectator
2020 – 94 James Suckling | 92 Wine Advocate
2021 – 90 Wine Spectator
2022 – 95 James Suckling | 93 Vinous
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
The Thanisch family has cultivated wine since the year 1636 and can look back on a history covering almost 400 years. Today the estate is run as a family business in the 11th generation, of which the last four generations were women. The first woman leading the estate was Katharina Thanisch, who was one of the VDP founding members in 1910. Today the estate is managed by Sofia Thanisch. The label is a very Classic Art Nouveau Etiquette from 1901 and depicts the estate, the town of Bernkastel and the Doctor vineyard in the background.