James Suckling - Vintage 2023 II

2023 CREUTZ Sylvaner *** 99 points
"This is the most extraordinary wine I ever had from the silvaner grape, thanks to its combination of gigantic concentration, purity and finesse. The flinty minerality is off the scale, but in no way dominant. Breathtaking vivacity and finesse with an almost endless finish. From vines planted around 1870, and therefore almost certainly the oldest silvaner vines in the world..." 

2023 MAUSTAL Riesling GG 98 points
"What a staggering interplay of Amalfi lemons, fresh pineapple, fresh basil, limestone and flint this brilliant riesing has. Enormous concentration and chalky minerality. Breathtaking freshness at the super-fine finish..." 

2023 MAUSTAL Silvaner GG 97 points
"This giant of silvaner elegance is still very youthful and a bit closed, but the chalky intensity on the very concentrated medium- to full-bodied palate is already stunning. Very flinty with Amalfi lemons right through the super-long and focused finish. Enormous aging potential..."