- Region
- Rheingau
- Producer
- Weingut von Oetinger
- Vintage
- 2024
- Grape varieties
- 100% Riesling
- Bottle size
- 75 cl
- Ratings
- 98 points James Suckling
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage®
- Special characteristic
- Contains sulphites
98
A great wine is not made – it grows in the vineyard, says Achim von Oettinger, who uses only the best hand-picked grapes for this wine. The juice goes into stainless steel vats, where it ferments and ages. Achim takes a minimalist approach, shepherding the wine with as little intervention, but as carefully, as possible. The result is a fully fermented, bone-dry Riesling that speaks clearly of its origin.
The 2024 Marcobrunn Riesling is reductive at first and needs a lot of air. Although still a little understated at this early stage, the nose shows ripe citrus, pip fruit, apricot and notes of petrichor and chalk. On the palate, this Grosses Gewächs shows a tremendous drive, exceptional concentration and great tension. The mouthfeel is taut, bone dry and linear, underpinned with juicy acidity and saline minerality. Intense and incredibly long finish. A whispering giant.
Marcobrunn in Erbach covers 6.8 hectares. Its soil consists of loess-loam, clay marl, and limestone. A gradient of 15 to 30% ensures that the south-facing vines enjoy ample sunshine all day long.