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    108
  • Producer ranking ?

    12
  • Decanting time

    No
  • When to drink

    Now

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The Story

Pursuant to the principle of the great Châteaux in the Bordeaux that do not market the wines under the names of their individual vineyard sites, we understand the Geheimrat "J" as the 'Grand vin' of our Oestrich estate. Great wines of up to 15 different 'Erstes Gewächs' vineyards cultivated by us are the basis of the assemblage of every vintage, and the resulting product is the very best of all our dry wines.

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1999 had a dry winter, followed by moderate temperatures in the remaining months. However, there was a considerable number of drizzly days at the time of harvest, causing a few headaches for varieties that are sensitive to Botrytis bunch rot, i.e. Grenache. It did clear up, though, and the wines that were produced were all closed and slightly under medium intensity. They are looking better all the time. Deep, almost opaque, purple colour. Very intense, ripe, dark fruity nose with blackcurrants and blueberries, butterscotch and spicy cedar notes. A full-bodied, refined and complex wine with velvety texture. Loads of jammed dark fruit, very refined tannins and a great broad taste with vanilla and coffee tones. A touch of mintiness in the long finish. An immense concentration thanks to the old vines and reduced yield due to dead arm disease.
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Oestrich-Winkel, Rheingau

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