Ludes - Thörnicher Riesling Ritsch Kabinett "Gackes Oben" 2021 (750ml)
Price: $33.99
| Producer | Ludes |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Mosel-Saar-Ruwer |
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 65113 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Ludes Description
All the Ludes wines are time machines to a cooler world. This is a fun introduction from Mosel Fine Wines: “Julian Ludes completely nailed the vintage and the estate’s collection will go down in history as one of the finest at this traditional winery. The uncompromising style embracing acidity and finesse delivered wines of great vibrancy and cut yet with great aromatic depth, and this right from the entry level wine, the Riesling “Hermann.” In many ways, they are all cut from a hypothetical blend of Joh. Joh. Prüm’s early backwardness and Hofgut Falkenstein”s zing while embracing the delicacy and finesse from both estates. While these wines are exceptionally good, they are also exceptionally old-school and still often firmly marked by residual scents from their spontaneous fermentation. But we cannot wait to taste these beauties in 8-12 years: It is going to be a feast! Bravo to young Julian and his team for this incredible collection.”
The “Gackes Oben” is sourced from a prime, central parcel of the Ritch, above the “Gackes,” which, you might imagine, is yet another word in the Mosel dialect for slate. The parcel is, literally, above a small wall of slate. These are the so called “younger” vines of 70 years old, mostly grafted and in the highest elevation of the vineyard at 220m where it is very windy, but also gets very direct sun.
Welcome to the cooler part of the Ritsch. Gorgeous light style of wine that is built around the acid. Here the Kabinett is more green acid driven and featherweight than the Gackes Untes.
Wine Spectator: 91+ Points
Wine Advocate
The 2021 Thörnicher Ritsch Kabinett "Gackes oben" opens with a very clear and fine yet reductive nose with notes of broken stones (slate) but rather discreet bright fruit. The palate is round and textured, almost creamy but also light, savory and vivacious, with crystalline, refined acidity. Still closed but saline and linear, with a promising finish. 7.5% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure.
