Schloss Johannisberg • Rheingau, Germany
Schloss Johannisberg crowns a south-facing hill above the Rhine in Germany’s Rheingau and is widely regarded as the worl…Schloss Johannisberg crowns a south-facing hill above the Rhine in Germany’s Rheingau and is widely regarded as the world’s first dedicated Riesling estate. Vines have been cultivated here for around 1,200 years, and in 1720 the entire 50-h…Learn More »
$400
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
98
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Schloss Johannisberg Purpurlack Riesling Beerenauslese 2023 is an intensely concentrated, botrytised Riesling bursting with mango, papaya and ripe peach layered over candied citrus peel and a hint of exotic spice. Despite its lavish sweetness, the razor-sharp acidity and stony backbone make it feel almost weightless, driving a finish that is thrillingly long, tangy and precise. A monumental, yet remarkably refined, sweet wine with extraordinary aging potential.
Foie gras terrine; Blue-veined cheeses (Roquefort or Stilton); Lemon cheesecake with tropical fruit compote
