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The 2024 Keller G-Max Riesling is a highly anticipated future vintage from Weingut Keller, renowned for producing what Jancis Robinson has dubbed the "German Montrachets". This iconic dry German Riesling, named after Klaus-Peter Keller's son Max, is crafted from a secret single parcel of very old vines in an undisclosed site with stony soil over limestone. This particular site thrives in cooler vintages like 2024, benefiting from a long and slow ripening process. The 2024 G-Max is described as a "calm & quite Riesling," not a "loudspeaker," possessing an admirable "inner peace". It is slated for release in April 2026. 【World's most expensive dry Riesling, from a secret single parcel, known for immense potential and "inner peace" even in youth】.
Early barrel sample reviews highlight its impressive freshness, finesse, grip, and drive, with a huge extract and salty minerality. It's noted for intense citrus power on the nose with a flinty note, showcasing immense finesse, drive, power, depth, and saltiness. The palate is described as very firm, juicy, and bright, with noble fruit, fine acidity, stone fruit, citrus, and hints of pears and sage-like yellow fruit. Smoky and nutty-yeasty undertones, enormous phenolic and mineral tension, deep and complex, yet still completely undeveloped. Critics have already given it high scores, with some anticipating 98/100 points.
Food pairing suggestions: This Riesling is versatile, pairing well with root vegetables and squashes. It also complements pork, shellfish, poultry, spicy food, and cured meats.
Fit for event: Given its status as a future release and its immense aging potential, the 2024 Keller G-Max Riesling is a wine for serious collectors and enthusiasts. It's ideal for cellaring to allow its complex layers to unfold, or for a very exclusive, forward-looking tasting to appreciate its nascent brilliance.