Variety: Riesling
Region: Pfalz
Vineyard: Various sites in Forst
Soil Type: Basalt
Fermentation & Élevage: Gentle pressing. Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Aging in stainless steel and in a Doppelstück wooden barrel
Farming: Certified Biodynamic
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
Germany
Region:
Pfalz
Appellation:
Pfalz
Variety:
Riesling
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | DE-BWO-05-22 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2023-11-13
"A stunning village wine with all the positives that we associate with dry Pfalz riesling from the generosity to the delicate spiciness. Stacks of bergamot and oolong tea character, but finely-etched rather than of the flag-waving variety. The long structured finish suggests this has very good aging potential. A 50/50 cuvee from Pechstein and Jesuitengarten GG sites, in each case nine-year-old vines. From biodynamically grown grapes. 'Old school' vinification that was wild fermented in large neutral oak casks. Vegan. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2023-12-22
"The 2022 Riesling Forst Village is picked half in the Jesuitengarten and half Pechstein, of six to eight-year-old vines. It charms immediately with green Seville orange and tangerine. There is an inner density, lovely fluidity and concentration, and again, that exquisite dryness and tension, but the acidity is more of a buffer and supple here. (Bone-dry)"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2023
James Suckling
Score
95
Date
2024-07-25
"Right away, the striking biscuity nose (probably from maturation on the lees) pulls you into this very complete, beautifully balanced dry Pfalz riesling. Then the wide spectrum of yellow fruit, everything from Mirabelle plums to ripe mangoes, opens up on the concentrated, medium-bodied palate. Wonderful elegance in the very long, polished finish. A cuvee of wines from nine-year-old vines in the Jesuitengarten and eight-year-old vines in the Pechstein GG sites. From biodynamically grown grapes. Vegan. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
2023
Wine Advocate
Score
93
Date
2025-03-06
"The 2023 Forst Village Riesling trocken is deep, cool and fresh on the elegant, substantial and saline nose that shows ripe and concentrated bright fruit with delicate flinty notes. Rich and powerful and with apparent rather smooth acidity, this is a full-bodied and intense Riesling with a savory, still edgy and quite powerful yet also complex and mineral finish. It will gain in finesse and elegance with further bottle age. 12% stated alcohol. Screw-cap closure. Tasted at the domaine in January 2025."
2023
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2024-09-03
"The 2023 Riesling Forst Village is equal parts Jesuitengarten and Pechstein, from young vines. Beautiful smokiness still covers the nose. The palate has immense clarity, ripe brightness and immense balance. Nothing here sticks out. It's very much that golden cut in the Pfalz. This is a wine for those who might usually shy away from Riesling. (Bone-dry)"
2021
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2022-11-11
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
92+
Date
2022-12-30