- Region
- Pfalz
- Producer
- Weingut Geheimer Rat Dr. von Bassermann-Jordan
- Vintage
- 2016
- Grape varieties
- 100% Riesling
- Bottle size
- 75 cl
- Ratings
- 94 points James Suckling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage®
- Special characteristic
- Contains sulphites
- Rare bottle
- Net item
94
Selective manual harvest involving several runs through the vineyard. Destemming followed by natural sedimentation to clarify the juice, then wild-yeast fermentation. Subsequent maturation on the fine lees, with regular bâtonnage (lees stirring) to enhance flavours.
Medium lemon. Very polished nose of citrus and stone fruit, with delicate yeasty, tobacco-like nuances, a hint of pome fruit, subtle herbs and pronounced minerality. Yeasty, dried, vegetal and slightly spicy yellowish notes on the palate. Very fine, vibrant acidity with plenty of grip from fine, ripe but firm phenolics. Persistent and concentrated, with great depth, complexity, drive and length. This is a wine that needs to age.
Situated on the edge of Forst, Jesuitengarten has a very warm microclimate. Its soil boasts high concentrations of weathered volcanic basalt along with clay, limestone, sandy loam and limestone gravel. With to its extremely high mineral content, it is considered one of the best vineyards in the Pfalz. An old Jesuit monastery in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse used to own the vineyard, hence the name Jesuitengarten.