Keller Riesling Westhofener Morstein GG 2022

98 points John Gilman (View From the Cellar): "The 2022 is, as so often seems to be the case, another monumental young GG from the Morstein vineyard from Klaus-Peter and Felix Keller. I am probably one of the most fortunate tasters in the world to have tried virtually every vintage of Morstein ever crafted by Klaus-Peter since he took over for his father back in 2001, as I have only missed that inaugural vintage and the 2003 (if there was a 2003 GG produced), and my love for this terroir has only grown over time. The Morstein will rival the perfect G-Max as the wine of the vintage in 2022, as it delivers a truly stunning aromatic constellation of blood orange, sweet grapefruit, wild yeasts, a kaleidoscopic base of limestone minerality, dried flowers and a topnote of lemongrass. On the palate the wine is very pure, refined, full-bodied and deep at the core, with stunning mineral drive and grip, bright, snappy acids, laser-like focus and a very, very long, seamlessly balanced and electric finish. Utter brilliance! 2035-2085. (Jul/Aug 2024)"

98 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Vinous): "The 2022 Riesling Westhofener Morstein is from 75-year-old vines that were field-grafted over to Riesling in 2009 (halt to Pinot Noir, half to Riesling). The nose is rather muted. Just a glimmer of lemon freshness shines, with a suspicion of reduction. The juicy, chalky palate expands somehow vertically into deep limestone chalkiness and inherent coolness. For now, there is just lemon. Everything else seems locked deep in that limestone freshness and cool profoundness. It will take time to allow the undoubted fruit to loosen itself from the austere stoniness and come to the surface. The extended finish comes with lemon zest and pith. (Bone-dry) Drink: 2025-2050. (Sep 2023)"

98 points Caro Maurer, MW (Decanter): "The concentrated power in this is fascinating. There seems to be a bit of everything: citrus, lemon zest and lemon balm, all dense and highly concentrated. In 2022, the good water retention of the heavy clay marl soils with layers of limestone ensured that the vines are adequately supplied and prevented the bitter notes typical of the vintage. The Morstein vineyard rests in the Riesling like a Buddha: lush and powerful, but also contemplative – a wine for hedonists. Drinking Window: 2028-2050. (8/27/23)"

98 points Stuart Pigott (JamesSuckling.com): "Extremely cool nose with great wild herb complexity. Yes, this is very concentrated, but the incredible finesse is what makes it stand out. Become a seeker and travel through this astonishingly varied landscape, admire the details and return home with a treasure chest of memories. Minty freshness of a kind I haven’t encountered before in this vintage. Then the journey continues through the super-long and super-subtle finish. Drink or hold. (11/13/23)"

97 points Mosel Fine Wines: "AP: 28 23. The 2022 Morstein, as it is referred to on the front label, is a bone-dry wine made from 75-year-old. It displays an absolutely splendid, deeply complex, and highly concentrated nose, with intense smoky notes, wild herbs, fine spices, anise, thyme, mint, toast, cassis leaf, orchard fruits, jasmine, and lime blossom. The wine is super concentrated, very intense, and beautifully structured on the palate, yet with remarkable finesse. Its purity and energy are splendid. The finish is still very compact but beautifully complex, with a certain breadth. This is a breathtaking Morstein. 2032-2052. (Sep 2023)"

96 points Stephan Reinhardt (Wine Advocate): "From 60- to 70-year-old vines, the rare 2022 Riesling Westhofener Morstein GG Alte Reben shows a clear and finely chalky bouquet with delicate but juicy fruit and a touch of exoticism but also citrus notes. Dense, juicy and fine on the palate, with delicate salinity and persistent finesse, this is a great, calm, relaxed Morstein Riesling that is not showy but radiantly confident. Tasted at the domaine July 2023. (12/29/23)"