I really like this. It’s a Mosel Riesling (actually, from the Saar, which now falls under the Mosel banner), and as with all Van Volxem wines it is not in the Pradikat system: just a single wine is made, and not different levels defined by the must weight (Kabinett, Spaetlese, Auslese, etc.). This is a beautiful expression of Riesling, and great value for money to boot.
Van Volxem Saar Riesling 2011 Mosel, Germany
12% alcohol. Lively, bracing, pure mineral nose. The palate is dry with lovely mineral, citrus, pear and baked apple character. Very precise with a a spicy, mineral core. Generous and ripe but with good acidity and a dry finish. Weighty but precise, showing beautiful poise. 93/100 (Berry Bros & Rudd, £15.95)
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5 Comments on Van Volxem Saar Riesling 2011
How long do you think this would keep in a good cellar?
I think this would have no problems over 10 years, and possibly be good still in 30. It has everything there for positive development in the cellar.
Jamie, are we thinking trocken here or just a dryer Kabinett?
Bob thanks
I think a sort of trocken style, probably kabinett/spatlese weight
Just used the 2010 on a tasting this week and it is ageing nicely – good weight of fruit, nice streak of acidity holding it together