Tement, Manfred - Morillon Rossberg 2017

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2017 Ried Rossberg Morillon is from a very calcareous marl soil rich in iron and manganese. Vinified in old Burgundian pièces, this is a deep, rich and round, wonderfully aromatic yet pure and flinty Chardonnay/Pinot Blanc blend with very fine tannins and a very elegant and lush texture. The finish is powerful yet pure and persistently salty, with lots of mineral tension and grip. This is an excellent, perfectly balanced but thrilling white whose lush and iodine character is a bit like a Jura wine. Tasted in May 2019."

FALSTAFF: "Helles Gelbgrün, Silberreflexe. Zart floraler Touch, feine gelbe Tropenfrucht, Nuancen von Hibiskus, kandierte Orangenzesten. Stoffig, elegant, weiße Steinobstfrucht, finessenreiche Struktur, salzig-mineralisch im Abgang, bleibt haften, ein facettenreicher Begleiter bei Tisch."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "Funky yeast and reduction create the first impression on the nose, but a little air allows hints of creaminess and yellow apple to shine through. The palate is creamy and textured and pervaded by a fine-boned freshness that gives tone and poise to the mellow mouthfeel. The finish is dry, creamy and superfresh. Drink now–2030."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Fresh honeysuckle, camomile, loquat and bright herbs. Medium body, bright and steely acidity and a fine, delicate finish. Quite edgy. Drink now."