2024 Schloss Johannisberg Gelblack Riesling Trocken
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2032 |
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Description
Schloss Johannisberg has its vineyards in the beautiful Rheingau. In general, the wines from the Rheingau are somewhat more refined and have character and a firmer taste than the wines from Rheinhessen and Rheinpfalz. One of the most beautiful wineries in the Rheingau is without a doubt Schloss Johannisberg. Schloss Johannisberg in the Rheingau is undoubtedly Germany's most prestigious winery and is world famous for its Rieslings. It is the oldest Riesling winery in the world. It has been produced there since 817 and since 1720 it has been 100% Riesling. The winery is centrally located in the area and has a rich history. Originally it was a monastery that was later used as a castle. It was even once owned by our royal family. The wines are the most elegant of the Rheingau area and gain in balance and suppleness as they age. In the magnificent wine cellar, a few bottles have been stored since 1748, so that a unique collection has now been created. Once every 25 years, the wines are tested and provided with new corks. And, it is assured, even the oldest white wines are still very drinkable!
The Schloss Johannisberger Gelblack is fermented in 1,200 liter barrels from our own oak trees. This Riesling is very concentrated but very clear with a slightly smoky bouquet of yellow fruit. It is a very aromatic, fresh and elegant Riesling with a great purity. In the glass this Riesling has a golden yellow color with a young, fruity nose with peaches, apricots and pineapple. The wine is certainly already beautiful to drink but will refine further with the years and is certainly perfect to drink until 2040 if stored in the right way.
WINE-FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Baked salmon with dill and lemon
The fresh acids and citrus character of the Riesling enhance the flavour of the salmon and provide a nice contrast with the fattiness of the fish.Asian stir-fry with chicken, bean sprouts and soy sauce
The spiciness and umami flavours of this dish are nicely rounded off by the fresh and mineral notes of the Riesling.Dutch shrimps with lime mayonnaise
The delicate sweetness of the shrimp pairs well with the fresh character of the wine, while the lime enhances the citrus aromas.Chicory salad with apple and walnuts
The bitterness of chicory and the freshness of apple are balanced by the acids and light fruit of the Riesling, while the walnuts provide a nutty structure.
Specifications
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Rheingau |
| Winery | Schloss Johannisberg |
| Grape | Riesling |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2032 |
| Alcohol % | 12 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Last bottles, On Sale |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| James Suckling rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Bloemig, Fris, Fruitig, Licht, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Borrelen, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 90+
Reviewed by:
Stephan Reinhardt
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2025 - 2045
The 2023 Schloss Johannisberg Gelblack Riesling Trocken is clear, fresh and savory on the characterful nose that already represents the Schloss Johannisberg terroir. Elegant, refined and juicy on the palate, this is a balanced dry Riesling that is nevertheless round and charming and develops an intense and well-concentrated finish. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in August 2024.
Schloss Johannisberg has been a certified organic winery for two years. The changeover could not have been more challenging with the 2023 vintage. “The harvest was a struggle because there was a lot of pressure due to the warm and humid air,” reports Stefan Doktor, an athlete—he races through the world's ice channels on a luge—who naturally knows and appreciates challenges. “You had to work as quickly as possible and press until 3 a.m. because the yeasts were already active in the vineyard. Before the big harvest team arrived on September 18, we had already brought in 40% of our grapes—all in a healthy state and physiologically ripe, with high acidity—the week before with the pre-harvest team. A week later, we had 80%.” In total, the harvest took a little less than three weeks. By the end of September, everything had been harvested, including two spectacularly precise botrytis wines, a Beerenauslese and a Trockenbeerenauslese, both of which have crazy acidity levels and precise fruit aromas, as if Albrecht Dürer had drawn them. They are the highlights of the Schloss Johannisberg 2023 vintage and are made to last.
The average yield in 2023 was 56 hectoliters per hectare. In the end, Stefan Doktor himself was impressed by the quality of the musts and even more so by the wines with their superbly pronounced tartaric acidity. The highlight for next year has already been bottled. For the upcoming 250th anniversary of Spätlese, which was discovered here in 1775, 1,000 bottles have been made of the Riesling Schloss Johannisberg Ex-Bibliotheca Subterranea Cuvée 100 Spätlese, which blends numerous Spätlese vintages back to 1915.
Published: Oct 31, 2024
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James Suckling
Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Rheingau Gelblack Trocken 2023
Thursday, August 8, 2024
CountryGermany
RegionRheingau
Vintage2023
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Score
93
This beautiful dry Rheingau riesling has complex aromas of yellow peaches, grapefruit, kiwis and red gooseberries with a hint of orange blossoms that delights and teases. Remarkable concentration and vitality for an entry-level wine. Very long, structured and complete finish that is simultaneously ripe, cool and properly dry. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
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Senior Editor
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Schloss Johannisberg bottles "Qualitätswein" under a label with a yellow seal. The Qualitätsweine mit Prädikat (quality wines with special properties) are classified as follows: Rotlach for the medium quality cabinet wines, Orangelach for the best cabinet wines, Grünlach for the average Spätlesen, Weisslach for the large Spätlesen, Rosalach for the Auslesen, Blaulach for the best qualities Auslese and Goldlach for the Beeren- and Trockenbeerenauslesen. Bad years do not deliver superior quality wine; The Auslesen with sky blue seal and the Beerenauslesen with gold seal will therefore not be found. Sometimes a sparkling wine is made from the lighter and less good Riesling wine, which is sold under the name Fürst von Metternich Prädikats-Sekt.
Schloss Johannisberg in the Rheingau is undoubtedly Germany's most prestigious winery and the world renowned for its Rieslings. It is the oldest Riesling winery in the world. Wine has been made since 817 and 100% Riesling has been produced since 1720. The winery is centrally located in the area and has a rich history. Originally it was a monastery that was later used as a castle. It was even once owned by our royal family. The wines are the most elegant in the Rheingau area and gain in balance and flexibility as they age. In the beautiful wine cellar, a few bottles have been kept since 1748, so that now a unique collection has been created. Once every 25 years, the wines are inspected and provided with new corks. And, it is assured, even the oldest white wines are still very drinkable!
Schloss Johannisberg has its vineyards in the beautiful Rheingau. In general, the wines from the Rheingau are somewhat more refined and have character and a firmer taste than the wines from Rheinhessen and Rheinpfalz. One of the most beautiful wineries in the Rheingau is without a doubt Schloss Johannisberg. Schloss Johannisberg in the Rheingau is undoubtedly Germany's most prestigious winery and is world famous for its Rieslings. It is the oldest Riesling winery in the world. It has been produced there since 817 and since 1720 it has been 100% Riesling. The winery is centrally located in the area and has a rich history. Originally it was a monastery that was later used as a castle. It was even once owned by our royal family. The wines are the most elegant of the Rheingau area and gain in balance and suppleness as they age. In the magnificent wine cellar, a few bottles have been stored since 1748, so that a unique collection has now been created. Once every 25 years, the wines are tested and provided with new corks. And, it is assured, even the oldest white wines are still very drinkable!
The Schloss Johannisberger Gelblack is fermented in 1,200 liter barrels from our own oak trees. This Riesling is very concentrated but very clear with a slightly smoky bouquet of yellow fruit. It is a very aromatic, fresh and elegant Riesling with a great purity. In the glass this Riesling has a golden yellow color with a young, fruity nose with peaches, apricots and pineapple. The wine is certainly already beautiful to drink but will refine further with the years and is certainly perfect to drink until 2040 if stored in the right way.
WINE-FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Baked salmon with dill and lemon
The fresh acids and citrus character of the Riesling enhance the flavour of the salmon and provide a nice contrast with the fattiness of the fish.Asian stir-fry with chicken, bean sprouts and soy sauce
The spiciness and umami flavours of this dish are nicely rounded off by the fresh and mineral notes of the Riesling.Dutch shrimps with lime mayonnaise
The delicate sweetness of the shrimp pairs well with the fresh character of the wine, while the lime enhances the citrus aromas.Chicory salad with apple and walnuts
The bitterness of chicory and the freshness of apple are balanced by the acids and light fruit of the Riesling, while the walnuts provide a nutty structure.
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Rheingau |
| Winery | Schloss Johannisberg |
| Grape | Riesling |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2032 |
| Alcohol % | 12 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Promotion | Last bottles, On Sale |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| James Suckling rating | 93 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Bloemig, Fris, Fruitig, Licht, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Borrelen, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 90+
Reviewed by:
Stephan Reinhardt
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2025 - 2045
The 2023 Schloss Johannisberg Gelblack Riesling Trocken is clear, fresh and savory on the characterful nose that already represents the Schloss Johannisberg terroir. Elegant, refined and juicy on the palate, this is a balanced dry Riesling that is nevertheless round and charming and develops an intense and well-concentrated finish. 12.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in August 2024.
Schloss Johannisberg has been a certified organic winery for two years. The changeover could not have been more challenging with the 2023 vintage. “The harvest was a struggle because there was a lot of pressure due to the warm and humid air,” reports Stefan Doktor, an athlete—he races through the world's ice channels on a luge—who naturally knows and appreciates challenges. “You had to work as quickly as possible and press until 3 a.m. because the yeasts were already active in the vineyard. Before the big harvest team arrived on September 18, we had already brought in 40% of our grapes—all in a healthy state and physiologically ripe, with high acidity—the week before with the pre-harvest team. A week later, we had 80%.” In total, the harvest took a little less than three weeks. By the end of September, everything had been harvested, including two spectacularly precise botrytis wines, a Beerenauslese and a Trockenbeerenauslese, both of which have crazy acidity levels and precise fruit aromas, as if Albrecht Dürer had drawn them. They are the highlights of the Schloss Johannisberg 2023 vintage and are made to last.
The average yield in 2023 was 56 hectoliters per hectare. In the end, Stefan Doktor himself was impressed by the quality of the musts and even more so by the wines with their superbly pronounced tartaric acidity. The highlight for next year has already been bottled. For the upcoming 250th anniversary of Spätlese, which was discovered here in 1775, 1,000 bottles have been made of the Riesling Schloss Johannisberg Ex-Bibliotheca Subterranea Cuvée 100 Spätlese, which blends numerous Spätlese vintages back to 1915.
Published: Oct 31, 2024
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James Suckling
Schloss Johannisberg Riesling Rheingau Gelblack Trocken 2023
Thursday, August 8, 2024
CountryGermany
RegionRheingau
Vintage2023
CHECK PRICE
DOWNLOAD SHELFTALKER
Score
93
This beautiful dry Rheingau riesling has complex aromas of yellow peaches, grapefruit, kiwis and red gooseberries with a hint of orange blossoms that delights and teases. Remarkable concentration and vitality for an entry-level wine. Very long, structured and complete finish that is simultaneously ripe, cool and properly dry. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Stuart Pigott
Senior Editor
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Schloss Johannisberg bottles "Qualitätswein" under a label with a yellow seal. The Qualitätsweine mit Prädikat (quality wines with special properties) are classified as follows: Rotlach for the medium quality cabinet wines, Orangelach for the best cabinet wines, Grünlach for the average Spätlesen, Weisslach for the large Spätlesen, Rosalach for the Auslesen, Blaulach for the best qualities Auslese and Goldlach for the Beeren- and Trockenbeerenauslesen. Bad years do not deliver superior quality wine; The Auslesen with sky blue seal and the Beerenauslesen with gold seal will therefore not be found. Sometimes a sparkling wine is made from the lighter and less good Riesling wine, which is sold under the name Fürst von Metternich Prädikats-Sekt.
Schloss Johannisberg in the Rheingau is undoubtedly Germany's most prestigious winery and the world renowned for its Rieslings. It is the oldest Riesling winery in the world. Wine has been made since 817 and 100% Riesling has been produced since 1720. The winery is centrally located in the area and has a rich history. Originally it was a monastery that was later used as a castle. It was even once owned by our royal family. The wines are the most elegant in the Rheingau area and gain in balance and flexibility as they age. In the beautiful wine cellar, a few bottles have been kept since 1748, so that now a unique collection has been created. Once every 25 years, the wines are inspected and provided with new corks. And, it is assured, even the oldest white wines are still very drinkable!