Langenmorgen est l'une des parcelles de Grand Cru appartenant au Dr Bürklin-Wolf, et ce Riesling sec millésimé 2022, produit dans le Palatinat, illustre parfaitement pourquoi la maison classe ses parcelles selon son propre système de classification « Cru Classé », fondé sur des critères rigoureux.
L’été 2022 a été chaud et sec, et dans le Palatinat, la période idéale pour les vendanges a coïncidé avec les pluies de début septembre.
Comme il a fermenté naturellement dans de grands fûts de chêne neutres, ses arômes proviennent davantage du vignoble que du bois.
Ce vin est végétalien. Il se déguste de préférence entre 2028 et 2055, et il est recommandé de le décanter à ce moment-là.
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.