2012 Weingut Keller Vom Muscheligen Kalk

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 88 points

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  4/1/2023 - kuumies wrote:

  On the nose very yeasty and citrusy with a strong malo vibe. Very Chardonnay-esque. On the palate medium-bodied with good concentration and sufficient but not over the top acidity. Quite neutral-fruited overall but in no way thin. A well made wine without a doubt if quite straightforward.

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  3/31/2023 - forceberry wrote: 89 Points

  The wine is based on Pinot Blanc, but the varieties which get blended together with Pinot Blanc seem to vary slightly, depending on the vintage. I've understood this can be a blend of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Chardonnay, all three - and in some vintages some old-vine Silvaner might get blended in as well. I have no idea what the blend is in this vintage. Fermented in stainless steel, aged in stainless steel and old oak casks. 13% alcohol.
  
  Medium-intense yellow-green color. Quite ripe and somewhat tropical yet more mineral than sweet-toned nose with aromas of yellow apple and zesty citrus fruits, some mirabelle plum, light evolved creamy and even slightly honeyed tones, a little bit of peachy fruit, floral hints of apple blossom and a touch of leesy yeast. The wine feels pretty ripe yet still enjoyably sleek on the palate with a medium-to-moderately full body and focused flavors of ripe red apples and white peach, some exotic fruit tones, a little bit of stony minerality and salinity, light floral nuances of apple blossom, a hint of plantain and a developed touch of creaminess. The rather high acidity lends good sense of balance and structure to the wine. The finish is long, dry and juicy with flavors of white peach and ripe red apple, some stony mineral tones, a little bit of zesty citrus fruits, light savory nuances of salinity and umami, a hint of floral spice and a developed touch of honeyed richness or beeswax.
  
  A nice, fresh and fruity white that feels very balanced and pretty true to the region, as I poured the wine blind and one of the first guesses was Germany, followed by Rheinhessen when I asked for the region. There is certain Riesling-like-ness to this wine, which is probably due to the producer and how he makes their wines. However, the overall style is more neutral and not as expressive or acid-driven as you'd expect a Riesling to be. All in all, a pleasant, harmonious and well-crafted white - maybe a bit anonymous in character, yet still high in quality. Despite its slightly evolved nuances, the wine is still remarkably youthful for a 10-yo white and I can see this continuing to evolve and improve for a number of years more. At 75€ for a set of five bottles - ie. 18,90€ per bottle with all the additional costs - this wine was priced according to its quality.

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