The 2021 Muller-Catoir Riesling Grosses Gewachs Burgergarten Im Breumel Trocken is a highly regarded white wine from the Pfalz region in Germany. Produced by Muller-Catoir, this Riesling showcases the unique terroir of the Burgergarten vineyard, specifically the cooler, stony soil of the Breumel section. The wine is fermented in a combination of 500-litre barrels and stainless steel tanks, resulting in a complex and balanced profile.
Decanter awarded this wine an impressive score of 95 points, highlighting its "classic style" and "very elegant and fine" characteristics. The review notes the presence of "candied peach fruit combined with lemongrass and a suggestion of vermouth," and describes the texture as "creamy," which complements the wine's "taut acidity." According to Decanter, the wine is "a timeless beauty."
James Suckling gave an even higher score of 96 points, emphasizing the wine's potential for aging. He describes it as "still extremely youthful" with a combination of "concentrated citrusy fruit and fresh herb finesse." Suckling notes the wine is "bone dry, but beautifully balanced and polished at the very long finish," suggesting it is drinkable now but will be at its best from 2024.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, represented by Stephan Reinhardt, also provided a favorable review, scoring it 94 points and adding a "+" to indicate its potential for further improvement. Reinhardt describes the wine as having a "deep, clear and aromatic yet also elegant, pure, refined and complex bouquet" with "ripe and juicy fruits intermingled with iodine and even some flinty notes." On the palate, it is "juicy, round and savory" with "animating saline and grippy minerality." Reinhardt advises that the wine is still young and suggests it will show its best in the future.
Overall, the 2021 Muller-Catoir Riesling Grosses Gewachs Burgergarten Im Breumel Trocken is a highly esteemed wine with excellent reviews. It is noted for its elegant fruit profile, balanced acidity, and potential for aging, making it a standout Riesling from the Pfalz region.