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Dalsheim Oberer Hubacker Monopol Riesling Trocken GG 2021 Keller

Original price was: 145,00 €.Current price is: 134,70 €.

Year	2021
Manufacturer	Klaus Keller
Typology	White Wine
Format	75 Cl
Origin	Germany
Grape Variety	Riesling
Label	Indigenous Yeast, Legendary, Wood

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Description
Manufacturer

Dalsheim Oberer Hubacker Monopol Riesling Trocken GG 2021 Keller

Overview

The Dalsheim Oberer Hubacker Monopol Riesling Trocken GG 2021 is one of Keller’s highest expressions of dry Riesling, combining elegance, structure, and intense minerality. This vintage demonstrates the estate’s ability to capture the terroir’s personality in every bottle: the Monopol Oberer Hubacker vineyard, with its limestone-rich soils and optimal exposure, produces a powerful yet refined Riesling capable of evolving gracefully over time. The 2021 vintage stands out for slow, perfectly balanced ripening, delivering intense aromas and a vibrant acidity that ensures long-lasting freshness.

History

The Oberer Hubacker vineyard is one of Rheinhessen’s most prestigious sites, renowned for its unique minerality and the high quality of Rieslings it produces. The term Monopol indicates exclusive Keller management, allowing full control over every stage of production. The Keller family has cared for these vines for generations, selecting only the finest clusters to produce their GG, a benchmark dry Riesling. The 2021 vintage, with low yields and favorable climate, has resulted in a complex, layered wine capable of standing alongside the world’s finest whites.

Vineyard philosophy

Viticulture is carried out with artisanal and sustainable practices, using targeted interventions and low environmental impact. Harvesting is strictly manual, and each cluster is meticulously selected to ensure only healthy, fully ripe grapes reach the cellar. The limestone soils impart mineral tension, verticality, and length. The 2021 season, with mild temperatures and an ideal balance of sun and rain, allowed the grapes to develop intense aromas and natural freshness, creating a complex and harmonious aromatic profile. Biodiversity is preserved in the vineyard to maintain a balanced ecosystem, essential for fruit quality.

Winemaking approach

The cellar follows Keller’s philosophy of purity and essentialism. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, primarily in stainless steel and partly in large neutral oak casks, allowing the wine to develop structure without losing freshness. Aging lasts several months, during which the Riesling acquires depth, balance, and precision. The wine maintains intense minerality and extraordinary persistence, typical of this cru. Sulfites are used minimally to preserve integrity and longevity.

Tasting notes

Color: intense, luminous straw yellow with light golden highlights.
Nose: complex bouquet of ripe citrus, lime, white peach, yellow flowers, herbs, and flint. Mineral undertones and delicate spice nuances provide depth and harmony.
Palate: dry, structured, and vibrant, with razor-sharp acidity, saline minerality, and juicy fruitiness. Long, persistent finish with elegant balance between power and finesse, leaving a mineral aftertaste.

Pairings

Ideal with shellfish, baked fish, fine fish carpaccio, refined poultry, aged cheeses, and high-end international cuisine. Its minerality and tension also make it excellent as a meditation wine, enjoyed on its own to appreciate all nuances.

Technical sheet

Grape variety: 100% Riesling
Vintage: 2021
Alcohol: approx. 13%
Bottle size: 75 cl
Classification: Grosses Gewächs (GG) – VDP Grosse Lage
Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and large neutral oak
Aging: several months in stainless steel and large oak casks
Production philosophy: artisanal, indigenous yeasts, minimal sulfites
Additional notes: contains sulfites
Serving temperature: 11–13°C

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Klaus Keller and the Excellence of German Riesling

Klaus Keller is the renowned winemaker behind Weingut Keller, one of the most prestigious wineries in Rheinhessen, famous for producing some of the world’s finest Rieslings. The Keller name is synonymous with wines of extraordinary purity, depth, and elegance, capable of competing with the great Burgundy Grand Crus.

The History of Weingut Keller

The winery’s origins date back to the 18th century, when the Keller family settled in Flörsheim-Dalsheim, in the heart of Rheinhessen. However, it was under Klaus Keller and later his son Klaus-Peter Keller that the estate reached the pinnacle of excellence, becoming a global benchmark for dry Rieslings.

Klaus Keller spent decades meticulously selecting vineyards and enhancing the terroir, drawing inspiration from Burgundian traditions to craft wines of remarkable longevity, complexity, and vibrancy.

The Terroir and Iconic Vineyards

Weingut Keller owns parcels in the most prestigious areas of Rheinhessen, with soils rich in limestone, slate, and marl, ideal for producing expressive, mineral-driven Rieslings. Some of the most renowned vineyards include:

G-Max – The rarest and most legendary Riesling from the estate, of unparalleled quality.
Abtserde – Known for its finesse and aging potential.
Hubacker – A powerful and structured Riesling.
Kirchspiel – Elegant, with a vibrant acidity.
Morstein – Famous for its intense minerality.

Winemaking Philosophy

Klaus Keller and his son Klaus-Peter have always prioritized terroir expression, using sustainable viticulture and a hands-off, artisanal approach in the cellar.

Their Rieslings, especially in trocken (dry) and Grosses Gewächs (GG) styles, are known for their crystalline fruit, lively acidity, and incredible depth.

Klaus Keller’s Legacy

Today, Klaus Keller is a respected and celebrated figure in the wine world. His legacy is carried on by his son Klaus-Peter Keller, who continues to craft extraordinary wines, highly sought after by collectors and wine lovers worldwide.

Weingut Keller is often referred to as the “DRC of Germany”, a comparison to the legendary Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, emphasizing the level of excellence achieved by the Keller family in the wine world.