Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

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 above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDry

Aroma: vineyard peach, herbs

Palate: deep minerality

The producer describes power and elegance with vineyard peach and herbal notes over deep minerality, structured by twelve months on the lees.

What it pairs with

How to serve Graacher Himmelreich Riesling GG

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly; no decanting is needed for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Serve at 8-10°C. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder mutes the aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium white-wine glass.
  4. Pair with the food. Roast monkfish, Chicken with tarragon, Aged Comte. Match the wine's weight to the dish.

History

Dry wine from an ungrafted parcel in the Graacher Himmelreich, with vines averaging 130 years old. It spends twelve months on its lees before bottling, which the producer says gives structure, natural harmony and a long life.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Dr. Loosen · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling (100%)
Classification
Grosses Gewachs, Graacher Himmelreich (Mosel)
Oak
12 months on the lees before bottling
Price
EUR 30 at the estate shop

Frequently asked about Graacher Himmelreich Riesling GG

What does Graacher Himmelreich Riesling GG taste like?

On the nose, vineyard peach, herbs. On the palate, deep minerality. The producer describes power and elegance with vineyard peach and herbal notes over deep minerality, structured by twelve months on the lees.

What food pairs with Graacher Himmelreich Riesling GG?

Roast monkfish is the first match: power and mineral depth stand up to meaty white fish. Also try Chicken with tarragon and Aged Comte.

What grapes are in Graacher Himmelreich Riesling GG?

The producer lists Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Grosses Gewachs, Graacher Himmelreich (Mosel).

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