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2016 A. Christmann Idig Riesling Grosses Gewachs

Pfalz, GERMANY
$140. 00
Bottle
$1680.00 Dozen
ABV: 12.5%
Closure: Cork

Other Reviews....
The delicious paradox of this great dry riesling is the way it is built on an imposing scale, but is very pure and super straight without any hint of heaviness, even on the very long powerful finish. You'll need to be patient for at least a couple of years if you want to experience all the subtle nuances, but the ripe mirabelle note is already delightful. At least thirty years of ageing potential.
96 points
Stuart Pigott - jamessuckling.com

For once orchard fruit getsthe upper hand on meadow herbs in a Christmann Grosses Gewächs, but not in a heavy-handed but rather delightfully animating way. Fine mineral and herbal notions add interest and the merest hint of residual sugar serves only to increase the Idig’s power of seduction. I liked the 2014 for its subtlety, but think the 2016 deserves an extra half point for elegance.
18/20 points
Michael Schmidt - jancisrobinson.com