The 2021 Muller-Catoir Haardt Riesling Trocken is a white wine from the Pfalz region in Germany, specifically from Haardt an der Weinstrabe. This Riesling is produced by Muller-Catoir and is bottled with a natural cork stopper. It has an alcohol content of 12.5%.
This particular vintage has garnered attention from notable wine reviewers, earning high praise for its quality. James Suckling awarded the wine a score of 93 points, describing it as "a very elegant and racy wine for the warm Pfalz." He highlights the "wonderful range of aromas from yellow peach and melon through to red apple and Amalfi lemon," praising its ample fruit despite a relatively sleek body. Suckling notes the wine’s "long, very vibrant and crisp finish" and mentions that it is made from organically grown grapes, suggesting that it can be enjoyed now or held for future drinking.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, represented by Stephan Reinhardt, gave the wine a score of 90 points, with the potential for an even higher rating. Reinhardt's review characterizes the 2021 Haardt Riesling as offering "a clear, pretty dense and mineral bouquet of just-ripe fruits and notes of crushed stones." He finds the nose to be "coolish, discreet and spicy, with lemon juice and zest aromas intermingled with iodine hints." On the palate, Reinhardt describes it as "lush and round yet fresh and structured," highlighting its medium-bodied nature and mouth-filling dry profile. He also mentions the wine's "fine grip and juicy lemon flavors on the well-concentrated finish."
Overall, the 2021 Muller-Catoir Haardt Riesling Trocken is noted for its elegance, vibrant fruit profile, and crisp finish. It is a well-structured wine with a mineral bouquet and a balanced, fresh taste, making it suitable for immediate enjoyment or further aging.