Von Winning Deidesheimer Kalkofen Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Pfalz, Germany 2021 Haut-Brion with ageing in older oak

with ageing in older oak barrels adding further breadth and structure to the explosive fruit

from where the grapes were sourced at 900 meters in altitude from vines averaging 35 years of age

I tasted two vintages of the entry-level wine

powdery and chewy tannins

Merlot with 37% cabernet franc

Von Winning Deidesheimer Kalkofen Riesling Grosses Gewachs, Pfalz, Germany 2021 Haut-Brion with ageing in older oakPale golden yellow. An intense bouquet of light wood spice, ripe peach, lemon balm and passion fruit. On the palate, the wine is juicy and full bodied, yet subtle. Mineral, salty finish. With ageing, a great wine will develop here.