Josmeyer - Riesling Grand Cru Hengst-Samain 2019
97/100
RVF
94/100
James Suckling
93+/100
Robert Parker
"A dazzling success!
"Luminous flavors of citrus peel and noble bitters in the sumptuous Hengst Samain Riesling, endowed with a rare breath of fresh air and a stunning balance between power and haunting finesse". (Le Guide de la RVF 2022) A virtuoso at the top of his game!
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Eye
Bright, clear yellow colour
Nose
Sumptuous aromas of white fruits as well as lemongrass, verbena, celery, ginger, beautiful root notes that mingle with delectation, stretched by fine bitters.
Mouth
All purity and crystalline tension
Serve
At 8-10°C
Drink before
2049
Food and wine pairing
Perfect with fine fish and shellfish (lobster, langoustine), poultry, pot au feu, aged hard cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
With courage and discipline, Céline and Isabelle Meyer manage the estate long run by their father Jean. Biodynamic viticulture shines through in wines with airy, pure, fresh, chiselled mouthfeel. The estate's two favorite grands crus are Hengst and Brand, where Riesling shines particularly brightly. Pinot Gris is part of a long tradition of dry wines, unfortunately not so common in Alsace.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated ( 2022 guide) 93+/100 (Great wine)
About the wine:
Harvested on October 4 from the three parcels at the top of the cru, Grand Cru Hengst Riesling Samain 2019 fermented for three months and aged for a further five months until bottling at the end of June. Whereas the general Hengst is soil-driven, the Samain is altitude-driven (or "sky-driven", as Isabelle puts it). The nose is very clear, fresh and nomadic in its lemony terroir expression. Sumptuous and round on the palate, this is an intense Hengst, ripe and saline on the finish, with remarkable precision, finesse and elegance. It is less massive than classic Hengst, but very elegant and rather slender, linear but intense. 13.2% declared alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the estate in May 2022.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2022 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
Luminous flavors of citrus peel and noble bitters in the sumptuous Hengst Samain Riesling, endowed with a rare breath of fresh air and a stunning balance between power and haunting finesse.
Vinous
Recommended area
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100
Graded areas (2019 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
In addition to its aromas of ripe grapefruit, orange and persimmon, this imposing dry Riesling has a dark side that expresses itself above all in its extremely structured finish. Very deep and complex. Still very young in its deep, bold finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.
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