2023 Robert Weil Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Spätlese

97 POINTS

Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com

A giant Spatlese, but in terms of depth and expression, not in sheer volume or density. A deep well of stone fruit, mandarin oranges, hibiscus and gardenias. Terrific concentration at the tightly wound core on the medium-bodied palate. Then comes the extraordinary lift of wet stone acidity that flows through the very long, pristine finish. From organically grown grapes.

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Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous

The 2023 Riesling Kiedricher Gräfenberg Spätlese immediately parades its exquisitely pure nature that displays the ripe, crushed flesh of yellow peach as well as peach compote. The palate has gentleness and sweetness at first, but then gorgeous acid kicks in, outlining every detail and highlighting each nuance like a laser light. Simply exquisite, simply beautiful, thrilling and oh so pure—wow, what a glorious wine. It finished at 67 g/L of residual sweetness and 10 g/L of acidity. (Sweet)

94 POINTS

Ulrich Sautter - Falstaff

Initially closed on the nose, then candied citrus fruits, some blossom honey, ripe apple, sweet pear, delicate minerality. On the palate it shows with dense, fine texture, grippy, savoury, lively acidity, delicate sweetness, candied citrus fruits, fine spiciness, very long.

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Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2023 Kiedrich Gräfenberg Riesling Spätlese is clear, deep and precise on the fresh and coolish nose that exhibits bright and well-defined fruit that intermingles with the complexity of the Gräfenberg terroir. Lush and intense yet also with remarkable finesse and elegance, this is a well-balanced, savory, saline and stimulating Spätlese with a long, saline and savory finish that is crisp, intense and seriously deep. 8.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in August 2024.

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Clive Pursehouse - Decanter

This Spätlese comes off drier, with stone and floral aromas surrounding hints of white peach and nectarine flesh. Comprised of later-picked fruit from estate blocks adjacent to the iconic Weil vineyards, it also includes some selected blocks of prime vineyards. The palate is fleshy and fruit-driven, with pineapple and guava notes laced with a stone and saline mineral lift at the finish.

90 POINTS

Aleks Zecevic - Wine Enthusiast

A very sweet and expressive wine, with vibrant apple and citrus fruit notes. Hints of honey and custard provide richness, while an earthy mineral character adds complexity to the long, satisfying finish.