3 Sterne stands for vines that must be at least 45 years old, yield reduction, and the wine must be aged in oak barrels. This Köblein Grauer Burgunder Lösswand 3 Sterne meets all these requirements! The old vineyards where the grapes for this special German white wine grow are located in one of the most prime locations in the winery. Soil structure plays a major role during the grapes' growing season. Because the vineyards are planted on volcanic soil, they produce phenomenal grapes. Once the Grauburgunder grapes have reached the right ripeness at the end of the beautiful growing season, owner and winemaker Arndt Köbelin will begin the harvest. All grapes are hand-picked, as only the finest fruit is good enough for this top-notch wine. Once the grapes are gently pressed, the beautiful, pure juice remains, ready for fermentation and vinification. For a perfect finish, this white wine also undergoes beautiful oak aging in French oak barrels for several months.
This must be a good wine. Luckily, we get to taste it. We carefully uncork the bottle, pour the wine, and let our senses do their thing. We see a beautiful honey-yellow color. The structure of this Grauer Burgunder from Köbelin is also beautifully full. On the nose, we noted hints of ripe pear, orange blossom, citrus, and a light herbal note of thyme. This translates into a beautifully full-bodied wine with pleasant hints of ripe white fruit, a light spiciness, and a lovely fresh undertone. On the back of the tongue, we also noted a touch of vanilla from the oak. The finish is intense and long, yet beautifully fresh and classic.
