Langenmorgen ist eine der Grand-Cru-Lagen im Besitz von Dr. Bürklin-Wolf, und dieser in der Pfalz produzierte trockene Riesling des Jahrgangs 2022 verdeutlicht, warum das Weingut seine Weinbergsparzellen nach einem eigenen, strengen Klassifizierungssystem einstuft.
Der Sommer 2022 war heiß und trocken, und in der Pfalz fiel das ideale Erntefenster mit den Regenfällen Anfang September zusammen.
Da der Wein auf natürliche Weise in großen, neutralen Eichenfässern vergoren wurde, stammen die Aromen eher aus dem Weinberg als aus dem Eichenholz.
Dieser Wein ist vegan. Er lässt sich am besten zwischen 2028 und 2055 genießen, wobei zu diesem Zeitpunkt eine Dekantierung empfohlen wird.
Robert Parker (96)
From a vineyard next to the forest, the 2022 Langenmorgen G.C. offers a deep, intense and coolish bouquet of ripe fruits, crushed stones, white pepper and iodine. The nose remains a bit reductive at this early stage, but it's very elegant, precise and promising. Full-bodied, saline and crystalline on the palate, this is a dense yet refined and elegant, well balanced and even juicy Riesling with a long, saline finish and concentrated fruit. The wine has a refined, mineral or saline acidity that leads to a long, and in a certain way, powerful and intense but not alcoholic finish. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in November 2023.
James Suckling (97)
Staggering citrusy intensity and complexity on the nose! On the super-concentrated palate this starts so gently, but it gains drive as it marches with great determination into the distance. Super-stony finish with great saltiness and savoriness. Just beginning to open up with so much potential for the next years and decades. Wild-fermented in large neutral oak. Vegan. Drink or hold.
Jancis Robinson (17.5)
Peach-drop candy, cobbler, Key lime pie. Lemon on the creamy palate, offset with a delicate grip. What it lacks in concentration, it gains in momentum. Or better yet, rhythm. Verdant herbaceousness replaces the jarring, ethereal lift of rosemary. Exceptionally centred.