Gunderloch 2021 Rheinhessen Nierstein Pettenthal Riesling GG

Pettenthal is one of the three Grand Crus from the Roter Hang region along the Rhine in the Rheinhessen south of Mainz. The coolest and steepest Grosse Lage, the 2021 is already showing hints of petrol with it's cool mineral, herbacous, flinty frame underscored by great freshness and zesty spices from the red slate soils. Layered, dense and powerful, one could drink now but it would  definitely benefit from several years cellaring. A true stunner! -GH