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Weingut Robert Weil

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Name:
Weingut Robert Weil
Address:
Mühlberg 5, 65399 Kiedrich
Region:
Rheingau
Phone / Fax:
+49 6123 2308 / +49 6123 1546
Website:
www.weingut-robert-weil.com
Contact:
E-mail to Weingut Robert Weil
Owner:
Wilhelm Weil (Gutsdirektor), Suntory
Administrator:
Clemens Schmitt, Weinbergsverwalter
Managing Director:
Wilhelm Weil
Butler:
Michael Thrien & Christian Engel & Stefan Bieber
Vineyard:
80.00 ha
Associations:
VDP
Visitor Information
Opening times: Mon - Fri: 08:00 - 17:30
Sat: 10:00 - 17:00
Sun: 11:00 - 17:00
Open all year round, except public holidays
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The estate is located in the municipality in the German region Kiedrich Rheingau and was founded in 1875 by Dr. Robert Weil (1843-1933). There are also rooted in the well-known wine dynasty Bernkasteler Prum . By buying the two wineries Nilkens and Bushman, of the house of the late Sir John Sutton English and vineyards of the estate of Count von Furstenberg, the property was considerably extended. A Riesling of the vintage 1893 from the position Gräfenberg the winery made widely known. The read-out of the mountain Kiedricher was then delivered to many emperors and kings of Europe. So in 1900 the Vienna Hofwirtschaftsamt purchased for the Habsburg imperial court 800 bottles of this wine bottles for a price of 16 gold marks. Incidentally, in the Treasury House of the top wines of the great vintages stored back to those legendary elite. The vintage 1920 Kiedrich Gräfenberg Trockenbeerenauslese is as Zeppelin Wine named because he at the world flight in 1929 aboard the airship "Graf Zeppelin LZ 127" was. In 1988, acquired the Japanese beverage company Suntory a majority interest in the property. It is now managed by the fourth generation great-grandson of founder William Weil.

The vineyards cover 75 hectares of vineyards in the VDP classification Kiedricher individual layers Gräfenberg , And mountain monastery (wholly owned) Turmberg As well as others. They are planted with Riesling 99%, the small remainder of the Pinot Noir. Quality criteria in the vineyard are Greening Exclusively organic fertilization , pest control with biodegradable, environmentally friendly products, and the refraining Herbicides . Other quality factors include income restrictions through restrictive cut, twice Thin out , Early in-adverse selection and extremely selective vintage usually not before early November. This often takes eight to ten weeks with multiple reads. Sort of noble rot at harvest grapes harvesters already separated these three levels decay. In the cellar the grapes are again read out for berry berry. The preclarification the musts made by natural sedimentation. The six-to twelve-week fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks and in traditional Rheingau piece barrel. In the reductive expansion is the longest possible contact with the Lees utilized. The red wines are aged in oak barrels. The products are marketed in the two lines estate wines, and the large greenhouse Gräfenberg, tower hill and mountain monastery. Traditionally, the selection of sweet wines to include Trockenbeerenauslese to the top products of the house. They are marked with a gold capsule and Auctions auctioned at high prices. The winery is a member of VDP (Association of German VDP).
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2002, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, Auslese, 28.00 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Intense aroma of peach, apricot and some mango, with mineral notes. Intense, juicy sweet fruit, very elegant in spite of its great presence, elegantly proportioned acidity, mineral notes on the palate, persistent, very good balance, good length, Needs some time.

0.375 Liter, 7.5%, # 3400300903

91
(2003-10-20)
2002, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, ice wine, 148.00 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Concentrated, strong mineral notes, nose still quite closed, with citrus and stone fruit aromas. Very concentrated, very clean and typical, very sweet and incredibly juicy, brilliant peach fruit, very elegant, brilliant acidity, still closed, but with perfect balance, tremendous staying power on the palate, enormous length. Will take years to develop its full potential.

0.375 Liter, 6.5%, # 3400301403

96
(2003-08-31)
2002, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, Beerenauslese, 112.00 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Dense and racy on the nose, very clean and typical, peach, citrus fruit, some sweet herbs. Dense, sweet and absolutely clean, lots of residual sugar plus crisp, elegantly proportioned acidity, some honey and all kinds of fruit on the palate, exotic aromas, very, very long finish. Could also pass as a TBA.

0.375 Liter, 6.5%, # 3400301103

94
(2003-08-31)
2002, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, late harvest (Spaetlese), 27.50 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
On the nose pink grapefruit and some kiwi fruit, very clean and elegantly proportioned. Very light-bodied, elegantly juicy fruit, tremendously sweet, very attractive elegantly proportioned acidity, playful style, delicate mineral notes in the background, still undeveloped, good length. Slightly uncertain prediction as to future development.

0.75 Liter, 7.5%, # 3400300603

87
(2003-08-30)
2002, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, First Growth (Erstes Gewächs), 27.50 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Totally over-sulphured on the nose, behind this some apple, citrus and peach aromas. Quite clean, straightforward fruit, elegantly juicy, elegant, lively acidity, good presence on the palate, unfortunately again completely dominated by the sulphur, very difficult to give a final appraisal, reasonable finish. Could well be marked much higher if and when the sulphur disappears.

0.75 Liter, 13%, # 3400304203

83
(2003-08-29)
2002, Riesling, QbA, Dry, 9.00 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Apple and citrus aromas with a delicate herbal note. Light-bodied, straightforward fruit, delicately juicy, with lively acidity, gripping mineral notes on the palate, good presence, quite strong mineral notes on the finish.

0.75 Liter, 11.5%, # 3400302503

81
(2003-08-29)
2002, Riesling, QbA, Dry, 8.20 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Clean nose, citrus and apple aromas. Clean, elegantly juicy fruit, lively acidity, delicate mineral notes on the palate, harmonious, lively with some spritz, gripping, attractive finish.

1 Liter, 11.5%, # 3400302003

80
(2003-08-29)
2001, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, First Growth (Erstes Gewächs), 27.00 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Minerals and spices, aromas of apples and citrus with a tart herbal note in the background. Quite juicy fruit with some body and good structure, elegant, crisp acidity, mineral notes on the palate, just a hint of cheesy aromas in the background, quite persistent, has bite, good finish.

Bis 2005.

0.75 Liter, 12.5%, # 3400306002

85
(2003-01-20)
2001, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, Trockenbeerenauslese, 230.00 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Intense, as yet decidedly undeveloped nose of candied yellow fruits, caramel, flower petals and some honey. Very concentrated and with tremendous sweetness, extremely elegant racy acidity, oily texture, tremendous tension and depth, only just beginning to show its potential, extremely persistent and very long finish. This is a cautious, preliminary assessment, will probably be rated higher from 2010 onwards.

2008-2100.

0.375 Liter, 6.5%, # 3400301802

97
(2003-01-20)
2001, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, ice wine, 148.00 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Cool, racy aromas of green berries, citrus fruits and peaches, with delicate whiffs of caramel and honey in the background. Crystal clear, very concentrated fruit with racy acidity, tightly structured, straightforward, great presence on the palate, elegant honeyed nuances and enticing fruit, deep and intense, has tremendous length.

Bis 2050.

0.375 Liter, 7%, # 3400301402

95
(2002-10-31)
2001, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, Auslese, Goldkapsel
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Densely woven, complex bouquet of herbs, honey, peaches, candied citrus fruits and minerals. Absolutely pure, concentrated and very sweet fruit, racy acidity, lots of honey on the palate, elegant minerals and spices in the background, very good presence, still extremely young, very long finish.

2006-2040.

0.375 Liter, 7.5%, # 3400301102

93
(2002-10-31)
2001, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, Beerenauslese, 112.00 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Herbs and spices on the nose, aromas of citrus fruits, peaches and green apples. Highly concentrated, sweet fruit with racy acidity, notes of minerals, herbs and spices, aromas of caramel and honey on the palate, densely structured and persistent, powerful, very long finish.

Bis 2050.

0.375 Liter, 7.5%, # 3400301202

93
(2002-10-31)
2001, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, Auslese, 28.00 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Racy aromas of herbs, minerals, green berries and apples, citrus fruits and peaches. Very sweet fruit with herbs and spices, playful acidity, quite firmly woven, very persistent on the palate, mineral notes, some honey, good structure and length. Needs time.

2005-2025.

0.375 Liter, 8%, # 3400301002

91
(2002-10-31)
2001, Riesling, QbA, Charta, 11.00 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Elegant mineral notes, aromas of apples and peaches. Very pure, straightforward fruit, elegantly juicy, elegant acidity, firm, spicy mineral notes on the palate, excellent balance, good structure and length.

Bis 2006.

0.75 Liter, 11.5%, # 3400302102

86
(2002-10-30)
2001, Riesling, QbA, Dry, 8.70 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Elegantly spicy aromas of herbs, minerals, green apples and some peach. Clean, elegantly juicy fruit with minerals and spices, lively acidity, very well integrated, good presence on the palate, good grip and structure, good finish.

Bis 2005.

0.75 Liter, 11.5%, # 3400302202

83
(2002-10-28)
2001, Riesling, QbA, Dry, 8.00 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Notes of minerals, herbs and spices, aromas of apples and peaches. Clean, straightforward and elegantly juicy fruit, attractive acidity and mineral grip, enjoyable to drink, attractive to good finish.

Bis 2004.

1 Liter, 11.5%, # 3400303802

81
(2002-10-28)
2001, Riesling, late harvest (Spaetlese), Dry, 17.00 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Mineral notes on the nose, slightly vegetal, aromas of apples and peaches with citrus notes. Elegantly juicy fruit with herbs and spices, lively acidity, light-bodied and fairly taut texture, firm minerals and spices on the palate, quite persistent, piquant style, good length.

Bis 2005.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # 3400302902

84
(2002-10-28)
2001, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, Kabinett, Dry, 14.50 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Slightly vegetal nose, aromas of apple with notes of citrus. Quite juicy fruit with firm acidity, elegant mineral notes on the palate, quite good body and good presence, fruity finish with mineral notes.

Bis 2004.

0.75 Liter, 11.5%, # 3400302802

81
(2002-10-28)
2000, Riesling, Kabinett, 11.76 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
On the nose, minerals and delicate herbs and spices, with citrus aromas. Light-bodied and elegantly juicy, lively acidity, very harmonious sweetness, mineral notes in the background, quite persistent on the palate, very good balance, delicately fruity finish.

Up to 2004.

0.75 Liter, 7.5%, # 3400302301

80
(2001-06-21)
2000, Riesling, late harvest (Spaetlese), Dry, 16.87 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Delicate notes of herbs and spices, minerals and lime, with aromas of peaches and apples. Clean, straightforward fruit with minerals and a slightly tart note in the background, very harmonious acidity, quite spicy on the palate, good persistence, mineral notes on the finish.

Up to 2003.

0.75 Liter, 11.5%, # 3400301701

82
(2001-06-16)
1999, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, Auslese, Goldkapsel
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Intense, racy botrytis aromas with notes of herbs, white peaches and candied citrus fruits. Highly concentrated fruit with tremendous sweetness, creamy texture, racy acidity in the background, notes of minerals, herbs and spices on the palate, very persistent, tremendous breeding, excellent balance, long finish.

2005-2030.

0.375 Liter, 7.5%, # 3400303500

92
(2000-12-01)
1999, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, late harvest (Spaetlese), 24.54 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Intense botrytis nose with aromas of peaches, pineapple and mushrooms. Clean, elegantly juicy fruit, lively acidity, very well integrated sweetness, delicate mineral notes in the background, slightly mushroomy taste, very good balance, good length.

Bis 2008.

0.75 Liter, 8.5%, # 3400303400

83
(2000-12-01)
1999, Riesling, Kabinett, 11.25 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Very shy nose with delicate mineral notes, aromas of apple and pineapple. Light-bodied, delicately juicy fruit, integrated sweetness, racy, elegantly proportioned acidity, delicate mineral notes in the background, tight structure, still young, quite persistent on the palate, very good balance, good length.

2001-2006.

0.75 Liter, 8.5%, # 3400302800

80
(2000-11-30)
1999, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, late harvest (Spaetlese), Dry, 24.54 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Nose appears closed, slightly cheesy, has notes of minerals, herbs and spices, with apples and pineapple. Taut, juicy fruit, lively acidity, firm mineral backbone, good body, persistent on the palate, excellent structure, excellent balance, long finish. Still young and restless.

2001-2004.

0.75 Liter, 12%, # 3400302500

85
(2000-11-30)
1999, Kiedrich, Gräfenberg, Riesling, ice wine, 135.49 €
White wine, Rheingau, Weingut Robert Weil
Racy nose, with honey and spice, aromas of horseradish, candied citrus fruits and peaches. Sweet and spicy fruit, fairly concentrated fruit, but somewhat one-dimensional, good acidity, not much body on the palate, very slight mushroomy taste, good length. Lacks breeding, depth and complexity.

Bis 2015.

0.375 Liter, 6.5%, # 3400303300

83
(2000-11-27)