2022 Bassermann-Jordan Pechstein Riesling Grosses Gewaechs

Riesling - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 92 VN 91
JS 92

jamessuckling.com, October 2023

What attractive peachy fruit this has, also notes of ripe guava and papaya. Not tremendously complex on the front and mid-palates, but very nicely balanced. Good depth at the long, crystalline finish. From biodynamically...
VN 91

Vinous, December 2023

The 2022 Riesling Forster Pechstein Grosses Gewächs is the only GG that was fermented in large barrels, without the smaller Stück. The nose still has a hint of yeasty funk, but gentle Mirabelle already shines through. The...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Riesling
Country Germany
Region Pfalz
Sub-region Forst an der Weinsstrasse
Appellation Pechstein
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 12.5%
Closure Cork

The 2022 Bassermann-Jordan Pechstein Riesling Grosses Gewaechs is a white wine from the Pechstein appellation in Forst an der Weinsstrasse, Pfalz, Germany. This Riesling, produced by Bassermann-Jordan, showcases the elegance and depth characteristic of wines from this renowned region.

James Suckling, who reviewed this wine on October 9, 2023, awarded it a score of 92. He praised the wine for its "attractive peachy fruit" and noted the presence of ripe guava and papaya. Although he found that it wasn't "tremendously complex on the front and mid-palates," he appreciated its balance and highlighted its "good depth at the long, crystalline finish." Suckling also mentioned that the grapes used in this wine are biodynamically grown, suggesting a commitment to sustainable practices by the producer. He concluded his review by recommending that the wine can be enjoyed now or held for future consumption.

Vinous, another respected publication, also reviewed this Riesling, and Anne Krebiehl MW provided her insights on December 22, 2023. She gave it a score of 91 and noted that this particular vintage is unique among the Grosses Gewächs (GG) wines from Bassermann-Jordan as it was fermented in large barrels, avoiding the smaller Stück. Krebiehl observed a "hint of yeasty funk" on the nose, yet found that the "gentle Mirabelle already shines through." She described the palate as "zestier" with "supple power" despite its lightness, leading to a "citric, yeasty and mouth-watering" finish. She emphasized that the wine is bone-dry, aligning with the traditional style of high-quality Rieslings.

In summary, the 2022 Bassermann-Jordan Pechstein Riesling Grosses Gewaechs is a well-balanced, biodynamically produced wine with attractive fruit characteristics and a crystalline finish. While it might not be overly complex, it offers a satisfying depth and zestiness that both James Suckling and Vinous have recognized positively.