2024 Wittmann Morstein Riesling Grosses Gewächs, Rheinhessen

From the core district of the cru and aged in stücks and doppelstücks, the 2024 Morstein GG Westhofen Riesling shows a pure yet intense and precise bouquet with fully ripe yellow fruits, a touch of sweet oak, lemon zest and chalky/salty notes. Full-bodied, refined and very elegant on the palate, this is a pure, very saline and energetic, very long and mouthwatering Morstein with substance, citric notes and fine and crunchy tannins. 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in August 2025.

97 points The Wine Advocate

Still very young, this masterpiece of dry riesling has enormous textural complexity. Gigantic concentration, but also very racy. Great citrus and herbal freshness as well as formidable acidity in the extremely long, focused finish. From 3 hectares in the heart of this site. From biodynamically grown grapes with Respekt certification. Drink or hold.

98 points James Suckling

The Wittmann family have been farming vines in Rheinhessen since the seventeenth century, with Philipp Wittmann elevating the estate to the very pinnacle of German wine. A pioneer of organic and biodynamic viticulture, he is celebrated for crafting Rieslings of extraordinary purity, precision and longevity that faithfully express some of Germany's greatest vineyard sites.

Morstein is one of Rheinhessen's most revered Grosses Gewächs vineyards, its limestone rich soils and sheltered south facing slopes producing Rieslings of exceptional concentration and mineral intensity. Regarded as one of Germany's true grand cru sites, Morstein consistently delivers wines of remarkable depth, finesse and ageing potential, with the 2024 vintage beautifully balancing power with crystalline precision.

The colour is a brilliant pale gold with youthful green highlights. Aromas of lime blossom, white peach and grapefruit are layered with white flowers, wet stone and subtle smoky notes. The palate is powerful yet effortlessly refined, combining vibrant citrus and stone fruits with remarkable texture and laser like acidity. Layers of chalky minerality and saline freshness unfold through an extraordinarily long finish that speaks eloquently of this iconic vineyard.

Magnificent with lobster, turbot in beurre blanc, roasted scallops, white asparagus or a creamy mushroom tart. Although captivating in its youth, this is a world class Riesling destined to evolve gracefully for twenty years or more.