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Crusius
A Nahe estate. Many of the wine estates that lie on the Rhine, and its tributary the Nahe, have, like many of those on the Mosel, centuries of winemaking history behind them. Weingut Crusius is no exception, as the family have been growing grapes in this region since 1586. Since the mid-twentieth century the estate has gradually been improving the quality of the wines it produces, first under the direction of Hans Crusius, and now his son Peter.
The estate's vineyards centre around the the town of Traisen, which lies on the Nahe itself, and include plots in the Bastei and Rotenfels vineyards. The soil types are more variable than in some other regions of Germany, such as the Mosel, and although they may be predominantly slate, there are also loamy soils, with some red sandstone, clay and quartz. Interestingly, the Crusius family plant Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner and Burgunder varieties alongside the still dominant Riesling. (13/5/02)
Contact details:
Address: Hauptstrasse 2, 55595 Traisen
Telephone: +49 (0) 671 33953
Fax: +49 (0) 671 28219
Internet:
www.weingut-crusius.de
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Crusius Traiser Weissburgunder Qualitätswein Trocken 2007: This
Pinot Blanc has a very clean and minerally nose, with a very direct, stony, well
defined character. At first it is attractive and light, with well defined
character like the nose, but it firms up through the midpalate and shows a lot
of substance towards the end. This has force and power, and an appealing,
slightly juicy-sour edge to the finish. Good. From my
2007 Germany assessment. 15.5-16+/20
(June 2008)
Crusius Top of the Rock Riesling Trocken 2007: This is a blend of
three vineyards, each classified as grosse gewachs. It is not so expressive as
the Weissburgunder, perhaps surprisingly, although it does have a slightly herby
and talcy character on the nose. The palate shows lots of structure and bite,
with a bright and firm style underpinned by good acidity. Balanced, with good
substance. Good. From my 2007
Germany assessment. 15.5-16+/20 (June 2008)
Crusius Traiser Rotenfels XIII Riesling Spätlese 2007: This is quite
pure and minerally on the nose, lifted although a little talcy-chalky. The
palate offers a lot of character, a very balanced and pure style, with bright
acidity. Great finesse, despite the sweetness and considerable depth to the
wine. This will remain a firm but increasingly complex wine I think. From my
2007 Germany assessment. 16.5-17+/20
(June 2008)
Crusius Traiser Bastei Riesling Spätlese Goldkapsel 2007: This wine
has an appealing nose of honey-tinged but stony fruit. On the palate it offers a
soft melding of elements, an attractive fatness and texture with a bright and
tingling acidic backbone. This has a delicious, appealing style with a nicely
poised freshness. From my 2007
Germany assessment. 17.5-18+/20 (June 2008)
Crusius Traiser Rotenfels Riesling Auslese 2007: Another wine of fine
character here, a bright and stylish wine with minerality, spice and depth. It
has a fleshy substance, with plenty of punch and character. There is a
suggestion of good fruit complexity here too. This has excellent potential for
the cellar. From my 2007 Germany
assessment. 18-18.5+/20 (June 2008)
Crusius Traiser Rotenfels Riesling
Auslese 1994: This wine has a wonderfully complex nose, at first
offering up limes, orange marmalade and tropical fruits, together with petrol
aromas, then honey, slate and minerals. Fantastic weight and texture are
immediately apparent, as soon as the wine hits the palate. Full and rounded,
with fairly low acidity, although with a fresh, tingling lime character. Full of
fruit and mineral flavours. A delightful surprise. It's clear that the fine
wines of Germany don't just come from the Mosel.
18/20 (May 2002)
AP Nr: 7 775 009 018 95
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