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Overview A beautifully crafted dry Riesling from the prestigious Nussbrunnen vineyard, classified as Grosse Lage, the highest tier in the VDP hierarchy. The 2018 vintage shows depth, nuance, and quiet power, offering a sophisticated, structured expression that stands in perfect contrast to the simpler regional Rieslings. This is top-tier Rheingau elegance.
Aromas & Flavors Yellow apple, ripe citrus, and peach skin layered with chamomile, crushed slate, and almond blossom. Notes of honeycomb, subtle smoke, and cool minerality add remarkable dimension as it opens.
Mouthfeel Textured yet incredibly refined. Medium-bodied with a taut spine of acidity, supported by a rounded, elegant mid-palate. Complex, layered, and beautifully balanced with a long, mineral-driven finish. Classic GG restraint paired with depth.
Food Pairings Seared scallops, crab cakes, herb-roasted chicken, pork tenderloin, sushi, or aged Comté. Its structure and subtle richness make it versatile with refined cuisine.
Verdict A top-level Trocken that captures everything a GG should be: layered, nuanced, structured, and quietly luxurious. One of the finest expressions from Nussbrunnen and unquestionably among my favorite dry Rieslings from Balthasar Ress.
Did You Know? “GG” (Grosse Gewächs) is Germany’s equivalent of a Grand Cru designation. Only the best, lowest-yielding parcels in Grosse Lage vineyards can produce GG wines, all vinified dry to highlight precision, minerality, and terroir. Nussbrunnen is one of the Rheingau’s most historic and revered sites.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight A simply lovely GG, graceful, complex, and structured. A benchmark Trocken that shows why Nussbrunnen stands among the elite vineyards of the Rheingau. — a month ago
Bright pale gold with a wee bit of haze (unfiltered?). Strong mineral and green apple on the inviting nose. Brisk acidity leads the medium palate which yields layers of ripe green apple, grapefruit rind, wet stone, Melba toast, and others. Finish is stony and lingering. Amazing example of GG Riesling from a premium VDP producer. Ready for a wide range of foods from fish to pork. Upscale of course. Drink now through 2040. — 2 years ago
Freddy R. Troya
Balthasar Ress – Riesling GG – 2018
Nussbrunnen – Rheingau – Germany 🇩🇪
Overview
A beautifully crafted dry Riesling from the prestigious Nussbrunnen vineyard, classified as Grosse Lage, the highest tier in the VDP hierarchy. The 2018 vintage shows depth, nuance, and quiet power, offering a sophisticated, structured expression that stands in perfect contrast to the simpler regional Rieslings. This is top-tier Rheingau elegance.
Aromas & Flavors
Yellow apple, ripe citrus, and peach skin layered with chamomile, crushed slate, and almond blossom. Notes of honeycomb, subtle smoke, and cool minerality add remarkable dimension as it opens.
Mouthfeel
Textured yet incredibly refined. Medium-bodied with a taut spine of acidity, supported by a rounded, elegant mid-palate. Complex, layered, and beautifully balanced with a long, mineral-driven finish. Classic GG restraint paired with depth.
Food Pairings
Seared scallops, crab cakes, herb-roasted chicken, pork tenderloin, sushi, or aged Comté. Its structure and subtle richness make it versatile with refined cuisine.
Verdict
A top-level Trocken that captures everything a GG should be: layered, nuanced, structured, and quietly luxurious. One of the finest expressions from Nussbrunnen and unquestionably among my favorite dry Rieslings from Balthasar Ress.
Did You Know?
“GG” (Grosse Gewächs) is Germany’s equivalent of a Grand Cru designation. Only the best, lowest-yielding parcels in Grosse Lage vineyards can produce GG wines, all vinified dry to highlight precision, minerality, and terroir. Nussbrunnen is one of the Rheingau’s most historic and revered sites.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
A simply lovely GG, graceful, complex, and structured. A benchmark Trocken that shows why Nussbrunnen stands among the elite vineyards of the Rheingau. — a month ago