2022 Bassermann-Jordan Riesling Ungeheuer Grosses Gewachs

Riesling - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 94 WA 93 VN 91
JS 94

jamessuckling.com, October 2023

The restrained stone fruit nose leads you into a wine that’s quite a bit firmer and more serious than it suggests. Impressive structure in which the stony minerality and fine tannins are neatly interlocked. Complex citrus...
WA 93

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, October 2024

(93+ points) The 2022 Forster Ungeheuer Riesling GG opens with a deep, fine but intense bouquet of ripe fruits intertwined with iodine notes that add complexity and richness and reduces the "just fruitiness...
VN 91

Vinous, December 2023

The 2022 Riesling Forster Ungeheuer Grosses Gewächs was harvested on limestone debris, basalt, clay and loam. Bassermann-Jordan has three parcels, two in the lower reaches and one at the top. The nose is shy, but the...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Riesling
Country Germany
Region Pfalz
Sub-region Forst an der Weinsstrasse
Vintage 2022
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

The 2022 Bassermann-Jordan Riesling Ungeheuer Grosses Gewachs is a German white wine from the Pfalz region, specifically from Forst an der Weinsstrasse. This Riesling is crafted by the well-regarded producer Bassermann-Jordan and is sealed with a cork closure. The wine is biodynamically and organically grown, reflecting a commitment to sustainable viticulture.

James Suckling awarded this wine a high score of 94 points. He describes it as having a "restrained stone fruit nose" which precedes a wine that is "firmer and more serious than it suggests." Suckling highlights the wine's "impressive structure" with stony minerality and fine tannins that are "neatly interlocked." He also notes the "complex citrus character" that emerges in the "impressively long finish." Suckling suggests that this wine can be enjoyed now or held for future aging.

Vinous, reviewed by Anne Krebiehl MW, gives this wine a score of 91 points. Krebiehl provides detailed insights into the vineyard's terroir, mentioning that the Riesling was harvested on "limestone debris, basalt, clay, and loam." Bassermann-Jordan utilizes three parcels for this wine, two in the lower vineyard reaches and one at the top. The nose is described as "shy," but the palate reveals a "lemony creaminess," with less yeast and saltiness compared to other wines from the same producer. Krebiehl notes the wine's "subtle concentration, lightness and flow," finishing with "gentle lemon." She also points out that this Riesling is bone-dry.

In summary, the 2022 Bassermann-Jordan Riesling Ungeheuer Grosses Gewachs is a highly regarded Riesling with commendable structure and complexity. It offers a blend of minerality, citrus, and subtle creaminess, making it a noteworthy option for both immediate enjoyment and cellaring. James Suckling's high praise and detailed observations from Vinous underline its quality and the dedication of Bassermann-Jordan to producing exceptional wines.