Leitz tasting
NU Bistro, Budapest
Tasted Thursday, October 17, 2013 by Zoltán Németi with 318 views
Introduction
A tasting organised by the Hungarian distributor.
NU Bistro, Budapest
Tasted Thursday, October 17, 2013 by Zoltán Németi with 318 views
A tasting organised by the Hungarian distributor.
2012 Weingut Josef Leitz Riesling Eins Zwei Dry "3" 88 Points
Germany, Rheingau
Screwcap. Funny enough, no sign of reduction here, while some of the single vineyard wines (sealed with cork) clearly show it. Zesty, vibrant, enormously refreshing, but moderately aromatic and Riesling-like, more of a citrussy, neutral and lighter style. Seamless, balanced, well-made. Off-dry.
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2011 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheim Riesling Magic Mountain 90 Points
Germany, Rheingau
A big stepup from the Eins-Zwei Dry, now this has that classic Riesling character. Riper, juicier fruits, more concentration. Tart apricots, hint of petrol. Fuller on the palate too, texture is not too oily fortunately. Very crisp acidity, good aftertaste. Off-dry and extremely delicious. Also, a great value.
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2011 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Berg Roseneck Riesling Großes Gewächs 91 Points
Germany, Rheingau
The single vineyard wines got 1.5 hours decanting, but this still has a bit of reduction, although it's not a big issue fortunately. More concentration, but a closed, muted nature also comes with that. Nice greenish, limey edge to the aromatics. Full-bodied with higher alcohol, acidity less pronounced, off-dry. A bit of bitterness at the end. It could have more finesse.
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2011 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Alte Reben 93 Points
Germany, Rheingau
Now we are talking! Fragrant, delicate, poised, no unperfect details here. Also, no reduction. Flowery, vibrant, utterly refined. Graceful. Just a bit of bitterness at the end. Not that big as the Roseneck or the Schlossberg, but simply finer. I would drink it at this young stage.
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2011 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Berg Schloßberg Riesling Alte Reben 91 Points
Germany, Rheingau
Thermal bath/reduction hides the details, just as Brett can do. A clear loss. Full-bodied, dense, serious. Some tannins. Rather rich but lacks refinement.
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2008 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Alte Reben 88 Points
Germany, Rheingau
Developed, but somewhat unusual, not a classic aged dry white profile. Smells like a sweet Tokaji, with interesting earthy, shoe polish notes, as well as some petrol. More complex than the younger versions, but the palate is not utterly convinving. Somewhat mellowing, acidity highish, still it's oily and a bit flabby, lacks zest. Also a bit metallic and salty, which is somewhat distracting. Hard to rate, some could adore the complexity, others dislike the taste. I'm kind of in the middle.
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2009 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland Riesling Spätlese 93 Points
Germany, Rheingau
So young and vibrant! Flowery, fragrant, no developed notes here. Feels light on the palate because of the low alcohol, the acidity is stunning, very crisp, but integrated. Delicate, graceful. So refreshing as it wouldn't be notably sweet. Lovely.
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2010 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Drachenstein Riesling Auslese 94 Points
Germany, Rheingau
Cool, fresh, grapey. Grüner Veltliner spice, some Botrytis. So vibrant, tastes electric - razor sharp, but integrated acidity. Incredibly zingy, amazing wine.
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