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Karthäuserhof
Christoph and Graciela Tyrell, owners of Weingut Karthäuserhof, reside in the top echelons of Mosel wine producers. This estate has been in existence for centuries, and was previously owned by Carthusian monks, following its presentation to them by Prince Balduin of Luxembourg in the 14th century. Since taking control of this historic estate in the 1980s, the Tyrells have brought together the Kronenberg, Orthsberg, Sang and Stirn vineyards into one site, now referred to simply as Karthäuserhofberg.
The Karthäuserhofberg vineyard is situated in Eitelsbach, a small village on a tributary of the upper Mosel, near the town of Trier. The vineyard, comprising nineteen hectares of predominantly Devon slate, is one of the most highly regarded in the Mosel, and is exploited solely by the Tyrells. The vast majority is planted with Riesling, with a small amount of Weissburgunder. (17/1/02)
Contact details:
Address: Karthäuserhof, 54292 Eitelsbach
Telephone: +49 (0) 651 5121
Fax: +49 (0) 651 53557
Karthäuserhof - Tasting Notes
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Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Kabinett Trocken 2007: This
has 8 g/l residual sugar; it has a delicate nose, with a lean and herby
character. Although limpid and clean it seems rather lost in the midpalate. It
is a little hard to describe; it is both hard and unfocussed at the same time.
It softens up a little towards the finish, and has a youthful style with firm
acidity. From my 2007 Germany
assessment. 15-15.5+?/20 (June 2008)
Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Kabinett Feinherb 2007: This
has 18 g/l residual sugar. Fresh, more aromatic than the trocken wine, and
showing good substance on the palate. It is bright, minerally, stylish, with
lots of grip and structure through the midpalate and end. Good character here.
From my 2007 Germany
assessment. 16-16.5+/20 (June 2008)
Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Kabinett 2007: Delightful
fruit here, piles of bright, clean limes and melons. A fabulous style, very
bright, ripe and flavoursome, textured. Notes of complex spices alongside a
fleshy substance. This has really outstanding quality for this Prädikat. From my
2007 Germany assessment. 17.5-18+/20
(June 2008)
Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Spätlese 2007: Lovely bright
fruit on the nose here, aromatic and clean. It has marvellous precision,
pervasive and tingling acidity, and a taut, stylish and yet accessible
composition. This is truly excellent. From my
2007 Germany assessment. 17.5-18+/20
(June 2008)
Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Auslese 2007: This has a
wonderfully precise nose, and on the palate a reserved and yet creamy, broad
style. Underneath it there is a great acidity keeping it all in check.
Wonderful, well defined style and great structure. Elegant, lifted yet rich. And
a great length too. Excellent wine. From my
2007 Germany assessment. 18-18.5+/20
(June 2008)
Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher
Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Spätlese 2003:
The 2003 vintage would not be my first port of call for many white wines,
including those of the Mosel, but this is one bottle that did land -
unintentionally - in my cellar. A deep, green-tinged, bright and vibrant hue on
inspection. It is youthful and, perhaps unsurprisingly, it seems all over the
place. Lots of chalky, talcy, powdered rock character, with a little touch of
honey, minerals, lemon grass, peaches and sherbet. It seems quite enticing, but
the palate is where this wine disappoints. It has flesh and weight, clear
residual sugar, but low acidity and thus no definition. It has a fat, rounded
feel with no developed edges anywhere. The flavour profile includes lychees
which are delightful but hardly typical; tasted blind I may have put this wine
in Alsace. Despite this I certainly like the flavour - but overall the low
acidity is too much of a problem for me to really rate this. A 2007
Christmas wine. 14/20
AP Nr: 3 561 303 33 04 (December 2007)
Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher
Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Kabinett 1998:
A clear and bright wine, with a typical green edge to the hue. There are a few
bubbles collecting on the inside of the glass, suggesting some
residual dissolved carbon dioxide. On the nose there are fresh
limes and notes of blossom, with a steely, slatey firmness lying
behind the juicy, almost powerful fruit. Immediately apparent on
the palate is a slight, appealing carbon dioxide spritz
confirming my suspicions. Alongside there is fresh acidity
buoying up a weight of lively, limey fruit, which lingers
through the finish, with a floral edge. 17+/20
AP Nr: 3 561 303 7 99
Label
(January 2002)
Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Auslese 1990:
Suggested by Matt Wilkin of The Capital for seared duck foie gras. Good,
evolving nose. Rich notes entering at the edges, but with plenty of lime and
some subtle kerosene freshness. Lovely balance, with a pure, rounded, chalky
mineral component countered by fine acidity and an elegant texture. Steely,
blossom notes on the finish. A superb wine, still improving (should drink well
for another decade), and in my opinion the most appealing food match of all the
suggestions. From a
Sommelier's Choice tasting. 17.5+/20
(May 2005)
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