Tasted from the cask, the 2021 Riesling Classic opens with a beautifully intense yet pure and aromatic bouquet of perfectly ripe and elegant fruit. On the palate, the wine is delicate and light but also lush and round, with good acidity and fine phenolic grip. It's not really concentrated, but it's lovely to drink, especially when young. Tasted at the domaine in April 2022. 2021 was a difficult vintage, with only 50% of the normal crop due to mildew, but the quality was good. It was disastrous in the south but better in the north. There is high acid and good concentration, and it was a long growing season, like 2010. In 2021, it was mildew problems, whereas in 2010, it was colure. The first-level wines won't be great because they were picked early, and Pinot Noir was challenging.

A fresh, light-bodied white, with appealing apple and pear fruit flavors accented by spring blossoms and ground ginger. Stony finish. (AN, Web-2023)