Keller Abts Erde Winery GG 2008

The Keller Abts Erde GG 2008 is an outstanding example of a classic German Grosses Gewächs. Abts Erde, one of the estate's most prestigious parcels, combines chalky minerality with delicate fruit and precise structure. The 2008 vintage yielded ripe fruit, compact tension, and silky balance, giving the wine impressive expressiveness. Critics such as Falstaff, Robert Parker, Jancis Robinson, Jeff Leve, and Wine Spectator praise Keller's ability to unite power, elegance, and complexity into a harmonious whole, making this GG a benchmark for German dry Rieslings.

On the nose, ripe citrus fruits, peach, and mirabelle plum are accompanied by notes of stone and flint, as well as a delicate petrol nuance typical of mature Rieslings. On the palate, the wine is concentrated yet elegant: a dense minerality, a creamy texture, crisp freshness, and a long-lasting, multi-layered spiciness. The finish confirms the spiciness of honey, grapefruit, and limestone, accompanied by a saline note that lends the wine additional depth.

Food pairing recommendation: The Abts Erde GG 2008 goes perfectly with fried turbot, grilled king prawns, smoked fish or spicy cheeses such as Comté – dishes that perfectly highlight its mineral substance and subtle complexity.