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 | 2009 JJ Christoffel Urziger Wurzgaten Spatlese 750ML Robert Parker Score: 91 Tanzer Score: 89 Country: Germany Region: Mosel-Saar-Ruwer Type: Still Wine Color: White Varietal: Riesling Vintage: 2009 Size: 750ML Available: 22 Brand: See more from J.J. Christoffel Erben Sku: 132436
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Product Information: Really nutty and muscular in '09; it seems to suck away its sweetness but there's lovely promise of an old-school on-the-drier-side Mosel; wintergreen and balsam. One of the "big" Mosels (Schaefer and Selbach-Oster belong in this class as well) Christoffel has been constantly stellar, not just 'often' or 'regularly,' but EVERY SINGLE TIME, EVERY SINGLE WINE stellar since the 1992 vintage. Everything one can wish from great wine is lavished on these: depth, clarity, complexity, buoyancy, purity and ineffable beauty. Dashingly aromatic, brilliant luster of flavor, and depth which begs for study. The kinds of wines you keep adding to your notes on; each sip reveals another facet, the second glass differs from the first, the very last sip is still saying fresh new things. There's a jewel-like firmness here; these aren't leesy or plush. In general, the Erdeners are thicker and more thrusting; they show better younger. The Ürzigers are refined, fastidious and sleek. Highly-allocated, the estate is tiny and has been 'discovered,' so purchase quickly! Parker Review: The Christoffel 2009 Urziger Wurzgarten Riesling Spatlese trocken is scented with clover and apple blossom as well as by the kiwi and honeydew melon that dominate on its juicy, polished palate. This finishes unemphatically but satisfyingly, incorporating a kiss of wet stone. If not distinguished, it is at the least delicious. It would I suspect have been finer had it been possible with less than 12.5% alcohol and correspondingly greater delicacy. Tanzer Review: Yellow plum, licorice and nut oil on the nose. The creamy depth and concentration of peach flavor is a tribute to the old vines. Vibrant mineral salts keep the palate fresh. Crisp, clean and eminently drinkable, but also offers excellent potential. | ||||
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