Philip Lardot, Der Hirt Riesling 2021 Giato

Philip Lardot, Der Hirt Riesling 2021 GiatoDer Hirt, meaning The Shepherd is a single vineyard Riesling from 0. 22 hectares in Valwiger Herrenberg. 40 70 year old vines, mostly ungrafted, on grey slate and grauwacke (sandstone). Notes of gooseberry, bitter orange and shortbread.

with a lasting after-taste

Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon provide elegance

The tannins are silky and their is lovely clean fresh red fruits summer strawberry and a little raspberry

just like a fine Brandy or Cognac

The colour is bright ruby red with violet reflections

Dosage: 3g/L (Extra Brut)

The palate is rounded and full with fruity aromas of peach and pomegranate

Created using Ugni Blanc grapes grown in the Grande Champagne

cabernets and pinot noirs

It will undoubtedly reward patience and develop further complexity with extended ageing

The Clos de Tafall is a blend of Grenache

The palate is firm and full but balanced