{"product_id":"2021-dr-burklin-wolf-hohenmorgen-grand-cru","title":"2021 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Hohenmorgen Grand Cru","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Dr. Bürklin-Wolf Hohenmorgen Grand Cru is a benchmark dry Riesling from one of the most coveted sites in Germany’s Pfalz region. Drawn from a tiny 0.85 ha holding within the famed Hohenmorgen vineyard, this wine combines precision, depth and brilliant minerality in a truly classic style. Crafted under the Burgundian-inspired Grand Cru framework, it stands as one of the estate’s most refined and ageworthy expressions of Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2021 Hohenmorgen Grand Cru shows a pale to medium lemon hue with youthful green reflections, signaling both freshness and intensity. The nose is pure and finely etched: aromas of ripe white peach, juicy nectarine and Meyer lemon interlace with notes of lime zest, crushed stone, chalk, and a hint of herbal lift—think lemon verbena and white blossom—over a subtle, savory undertone.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is dry (1.4 g\/L residual sugar) and vibrant, carried by a firm, linear acidity of 8.1 g\/L that gives it great tension and drive. Flavors of ripe stone fruit, citrus oils and a touch of yellow plum are framed by a distinct stony, almost saline minerality from the limestone reef soils. Despite the moderate 12.5% alcohol, the mid-palate has impressive concentration and texture, with a long, focused finish that tapers off on citrus peel, wet rock and gentle spice. This is a Riesling built for aging; over 8–15 years it should develop layers of honey, toasted nuts and more complex petrol and herbal notes, while retaining its core of freshness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Hohenmorgen vineyard sits along the warm slope at the foot of the Mittelhaardt, on a narrow limestone reef that provides excellent drainage and a unique combination of red sandstone weathered soils with limestone deposits. This terroir gives both power and longevity, translating into dense yet finely structured wines. Dr. Bürklin-Wolf follows a Burgundian quality pyramid, classifying this site as Grand Cru (Grosses Gewächs) for its exceptional terroir, naturally low yields and optimal ripeness levels. The Riesling grapes are carefully hand-harvested at full physiological maturity to preserve purity and balance, then fermented via spontaneous, native yeast fermentation. Following this, the wine is aged in traditional wooden casks, which allows for gentle micro-oxygenation and textural refinement without overt oak flavor, ensuring the vineyard character remains front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Grand Cru Riesling is a superb partner for refined cuisine, especially dishes that highlight freshness and texture. Think poached or grilled white fish, scallops, ceviche and oysters, as well as roasted poultry, veal in light cream sauces or pork with apple and fennel. It also pairs beautifully with Asian-inspired dishes such as sashimi, lightly spiced Thai or Vietnamese seafood, and aromatic dishes featuring lemongrass, ginger or coriander. For cheese, try aged goat cheese or semi-hard cow’s milk cheeses. Serve at 9–11°C to showcase its precision and aromatics. Young vintages can benefit from 30–60 minutes in a decanter to open up the nose and soften the structure, while mature bottles should be handled more gently and decanted only to remove sediment if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. Bürklin-Wolf is one of the most historic and respected estates in the Pfalz, with roots dating back to 1597 and a long-standing reputation for producing some of Germany’s finest dry Rieslings. Based in Wachenheim, the estate owns prime parcels in many of the Mittelhaardt’s most renowned vineyards across Forst, Deidesheim, Ruppertsberg and Wachenheim itself. A member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikats- und Qualitätsweingüter), Dr. Bürklin-Wolf helped pioneer a Burgundian-style classification system for dry Rieslings, using terms like Grand Cru (GC) and Premier Cru to emphasize terroir and site-specific expression. Today, the domaine is widely regarded as a standard-bearer for Grosses Gewächs Riesling, consistently earning critical acclaim for its precise, ageworthy wines that faithfully reflect the character of their individual vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dr. Bürklin Wolf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255183069521,"sku":"GCW-BURK-21001-1-1","price":122.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2021_Dr_BrklinWolf_Hohenmorgen_Grand_Cru.png?v=1783457025","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2021-dr-burklin-wolf-hohenmorgen-grand-cru","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}