Sammlerbox: Keller-Kiste »Von Den Grossen Lagen« 2015 in 12er Holzkiste

Lobenberg: Die »Keller-Kiste« ist so etwas wie der heilige Gral der Riesling-Fans. Unfassbar rar und begehrt. Einige Weine sind exklusiv, also nur in dieser Kiste erhältlich. Darunter auch der legendäre Kultriesling G-Max. Es ist also quasi das weiße Pendant zur DRC-Kiste. Die 2015er enthält folgende Weine: Je 1 Flasche Hubacker GG (13% vol.), Hipping H.M. (13% vol.), Pettenthal (13% vol.), AbtsE GG (13% vol.), Kirchspiel GG (13% vol.), Morstein Auslese GK (8,5% vol.), AbtsE Auslese GK (8,5% vol.) 2 Flaschen G-Max (13% vol.) und 3 Flaschen Morstein GG (13% vol.). Alle Weine sind Riesling aus dem Jahrgang 2015.

James Suckling: Hubacker GG: A pinup for a dry riesling brimming with peach and citrus aromas; there's no denying the immediate appeal of this wine. There's considerable power, but nothing heavy or too obvious. The finish is long and quite firm (so this will age), but not tremendously complex. 93/100 AbtsE GG: The odd name of this wine results from the fact that the authorities won't let Keller write "Abtserde", an old site name, on the label. This is the most complete and satisfying of Keller's high-end, dry rieslings with a nose of ripe pineapple and many subtle nuances. The combination of ripeness, power and balance is impressive, and the acidity is beautifully integrated. There's considerable mineral power on the finish without the wine becoming even slightly heavy. Still, not the very best wine Keller ever made. 94/100 G-Max: A powerful and extremely citrusy, focused dry riesling with stacks of drive for the very warm vintage. Still very tense on the concentrated, medium- to full-bodied palate. The great freshness at the finish suggests this wine is still not at its peak. Shows much better than when first tasted on release. Drinkable now, but best from 2025. At the Keller G-Max vertical tasting. 96/100 Morstein GG: On the nose, an intense, smokey note mingles with lemon freshness and pineapple ripeness. Quite full-bodied, and the concentration makes it pretty compact and unyielding at this stage of development. Serious patience is called for here if you want to experience the amazing textural quality that Keller's hardcore fans are ecstatic about. The finish is impressive, but not mind blowingly long. 93/100