Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt

 

Mosel

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling GG

AUG 13 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, elegant minerals and ripe citrus nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, fairly refined, but a bit short. 89

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling GG

MAY 13 Watery lemon yellow. Apples and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively and good length. 88

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Nies'chen Riesling GG

AUG 13 Pale lemon yellow. Fruity, apples and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lively and balanced, yellow fruity palate, long. 90

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Goldtröpfchen Riesling GG

AUG 13 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and something almost salty on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, elegant, lovely balance, a bit short. 89

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling GG

AUG 13 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and yellow fruits nose, citrus. Fresh acidity, fruity and lively, slight bitter touch, leaner fruit, good length. 89

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Sonnenuhr Riesling GG

AUG 13 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, slightly floral and elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, less interesting palate, good length. 89

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Josephshöfer Riesling GG

AUG 13 Towards lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and leaner nose, some pear peel. Fresh acidity, lively and playful, again leaner style, fairly focused, ripe notes, long. 90

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Josephshöfer Riesling GG

MAY 13 Watery lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and floral nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lovely balance, good length. 89

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese

MAY 13 Pale lemon yellow. Apples and lots of apples on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant body, good length. 89

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Goldtröpfchen Riesling Kabinett

MAY 13 Watery lemon yellow. Apples and minerals on the nose. Fresh acidity, fruity palate, clean and pure, good length. 89

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Josephshöfer Riesling Kabinett Feinherb

MAY 13 Watery lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, elegant, good length. 89

2012 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett Feinherb:

MAY 13 Watery lemon yellow. Apples, minerals and fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity palate, rounded, good length. 89

2011 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Josepshöfer Riesling Kabinett

MAR 13 Watery lemon yellow. A bit closed, apples and minerals nose. Fresh acidity, lovely balance, elegant, could have been longer. 87

2009 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger  Riesling GG
JAN 12 Pale lemon yellow, minerals and yellow apples. Fresh and high acidity, very lively, still elegant and well balanced. Can be enjoyed already or kept. 92

2009 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Nieschen Riesling GG
APR 15 Pale golden. Apples, minerals, fruity nose, not that telling. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, fresh, leaner, detailed, but lacks some complexity. Long if lean. 90

2009 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Riesling Kabinett
JAN 12 Pale lemon yellow, watery rim. Apples and some minerals, touch of something more exotic in the back. Fresh and lively acidity, very elegant and nicely balanced, a very fine basic Kabinett. 84

2004 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Josephshöfer Riesling Auslese Fuder 6
JAN 16 Towards golden. Apples, some pineapples and peach nose, subdued minerals, evolving nose. Fresh acidity, apples and pineapples, fairly pure feel, playful and quite mouthwatering, long. 94

2004 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Josephshöfer Riesling Auslese Fuder 6
JUL 14 Towards golden. Rich nose, apples, spices, cinnamon note, slightly red fruity, peach, absolutely lovely nose. Fresh acidity, very rounded palate, lemons and lots of yellow apples, refreshing, tjere is development since last bottle years back but youthful for its age. Very elegant. 93

2004 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Josephshöfer Monopole, Riesling Auslese Fass #6
DEC 09 Pale lemon yellow, beautiful fruit, sweetish nose, fresh, lots of berries, apples, some minerals and pineapple. Some cloudberries as well. Good acidity, full bodied Riesling, very complex and elegant, very long finish. 93

2004 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Ockfener Bockstein Riesling Kabinett
JUL 14 Bottle shows sign of seepage. Towards lemon yellow. Slight oxidative apples note, minerals, maturing. Fresh acidity, apples and peach palate, bit hollow but probably not optimal bottle. 86

2003 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, Josephshöfer Monopole, Riesling Auslese Fass #6
DEC 09 Lemon yellow, very different from the 04, still sweetish nose and berries, but also some spices, maybe cinnamon. Acidity could be higher, but not too bad for a 03, some minerals and more orange marmalade. Good length. 88

2003 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
AUG 12 Golden, over-ripe apples and soap on the nose. Lazy, almost flat acidity, boring and short. 75

2002 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Eiswein
AUG 12 Golden with amber hue. Rich, exotic and quite mature nose, raisins, intense, in a ball, hard to describe. Fresh acidity, lively and playful. Fairly full bodied mid palate, more elegant towards the aftertaste where the acidity comes back and turns everything into a magnificent combination. Very long finish. 95

2002 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Eiswein
DEC 11 Golden with orange hue, minerals, apricots, orange peel, slight oxidized touch (cork was sweaty). Gorgeous acidity, fantastic balance, long and playful even if probably not optimal bottle. 93

2001 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Lange Goldkapsel Fass #19
DEC 09 Golden, great nose of citrus, pears, pineapples and mature apples and some strawberries. Very elegant, complex and balanced, the acidity works perfectly with the sweetness, still young and fresh, keep if you're lucky. 93

2001 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese
MAR 14 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, floral, tropical, apricots and pineapples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lemons, bit leaner and slightly hollow palate, could be longer. 89

2001 Reichsgraff von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese
NOV 09 Golden yellow. Ripe apples, honey, great minerality and apricots. Some pineapple in the back and lemon. Great acidity, very integrated and balanced, lemon, lime, complex, very long and delicate aftertaste. 92

2001 Reichsgraff von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese
SEP 09 Lys strågul, deilig nese av mineraler, epler, flint, honning, litt lukket men svært fresh. Sødme/syrebalansen er strålende, rosin, epler, og lang finish dominert av rosiner. 91

2001 Reichsgarf Von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese
AUG 09 Lys gull, lukket men skikkelige modne epler trenger igjennom, samt noe honning. Fantastisk syre, flott balanse, sitron, lime, eplekart, mineraler og en herlig sødmefull avslutning. Kunne hatt litt mer kompleksitet, men en deilig munnfull. 88

1989 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Scharzhofberger Riesling Beerenauslese
DEC 09 Golden colour with hints of orange, fantastic nose, no petroleum in sight, citrus, lots of apples of all sorts, raspberries and great botrytis. Wet schists behind. Fantastic acidity that haunts the sweetness around the mouth, apricots, pineapples, such opulence, balance, complexity and elegance on the same time, and aftertaste for minutes. 96

1989 Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt Kaseler Kehnagel Riesling Auslese Lange Goldkapsel
DEC 09 Beautiful golden colour, intense, mature nose, botrytis, apricots, pineapples, exotic fruits, fresh, some raspberries. The acidity actually manages to be almost steely in this sweet wine, the aftertaste is absolutely fabulous, long length. 90