Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 5 to 22 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs22 yrs24 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lime, smoky slate, wet stone

Palate: mineral, citrus zest, white pepper

Kesseler's dry Grosses Gewachs Riesling from the steep grey-slate Lorcher Schlossberg: cool, taut, racy Riesling with intense slaty minerality.

What it pairs with

  • Pike-perch with riesling sauce
    Racy slate and citrus drive match the river-fish flesh and Riesling reduction.
  • Sushi assortment
    Racy minerality refreshes against rice vinegar and raw fish.
  • Pan-fried trout with almonds
    Citrus drive and slate minerality refresh against brown-butter freshwater fish.

How to serve Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling GG

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pike-perch with riesling sauce, Sushi assortment, Pan-fried trout with almonds. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Kesseler's Lorcher Schlossberg GG sits at the dry top tier alongside the Berg Schlossberg, drawn from the steep grey-slate terraces above Lorch.

Facts

Producer
Weingut August Kesseler · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Rheingau
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 45 to 70 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 22 from vintage
First vintage
2005

Frequently asked about Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling GG

What does Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling GG taste like?

On the nose, lime, smoky slate, wet stone. On the palate, mineral, citrus zest, white pepper. Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Kesseler's dry Grosses Gewachs Riesling from the steep grey-slate Lorcher Schlossberg: cool, taut, racy Riesling with intense slaty minerality.

When should I drink Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling GG?

Drink 5 to 22 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling GG?

Pike-perch with riesling sauce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sushi assortment and Pan-fried trout with almonds. Racy slate and citrus drive match the river-fish flesh and Riesling reduction.

Is Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling GG vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling GG?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Rheingau.

Tags

cellar worthy dry full body mood elegant occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with poultry pairs with sushi pairs with white fish price premium racy acid riesling single vineyard still white

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