Georg Breuer Berg Rottland Riesling 2021

The Georg Breuer Berg Rottland Riesling 2021 represents the Rheingau terroir in a clear, mineral expression. The Georg Breuer estate, an icon of precise Rieslings, utilizes Berg Rottland as access to a steep, sun-exposed site whose soils consist of red slate and gravelly alluvial deposits. The 2021 vintage lends the wine a balance between ripe fruit and fresh acidity, allowing it to typically retain a vibrant energy without sacrificing freshness. Critics such as Falstaff, Parker, Jancis Robinson, Jeff Leve, and Wine Spectator regularly highlight the terroir-driven minerality of this estate.

In tasting, the wine displays a bright, glassy gold color and an aromatic spectrum of green apple, lime, peach blossom, and a delicate smoky-mineral note. On the palate, it is focused and precise, with crisp acidity that carries the fruit notes, while a saline minerality lingers, and the finish is long and elegant. The structure supports a harmonious texture that pairs well with both light and more sophisticated dishes.

The Berg Rottland 2021 is expected to reach its drinking window between 2023 and approximately 2032, with the wine continuing to open up and gain complexity over time. Suitable accompaniments include asparagus dishes with butter sauce, grilled hake or scallops, as well as light Asian dishes such as sushi or sashimi, which reflect the freshness of the Riesling acidity.