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Dalsheim Oberer Hubacker Monopol Riesling Trocken GG 2023 Keller

Original price was: 160,00 €.Current price is: 149,70 €.

Year	2023
Manufacturer	Klaus Keller
Typology	White Wine
Format	75 Cl
Origin	Germany
Grape Variety	Riesling
Label	Indigenous Yeast, Legendary, Wood

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Dalsheim Oberer Hubacker Monopol Riesling Trocken GG 2023 Keller

Overview

The Dalsheim Oberer Hubacker Monopol Riesling Trocken GG 2023 stands as one of the pinnacles of Keller’s production, distinguished by intensity, depth, and remarkable structure. The 2023 vintage produced a wine of extraordinary balance, where the richness of ripe fruit is seamlessly intertwined with vibrant acidity and precise limestone minerality. It is a white wine that unites aristocratic elegance with vertical tension, fully showcasing the potential of this prestigious Monopol vineyard in Rheinhessen.

History

The Oberer Hubacker vineyard has been revered for centuries as one of the finest sites in Rheinhessen, thanks to its pure limestone soils and ideal exposure. The Monopol status signifies Keller’s exclusive ownership, ensuring complete dedication to vineyard management and terroir expression. Since 1789, the Keller family has safeguarded this unique site with passion and precision. In 2023, after a warm summer balanced by cool nights, the grapes reached exceptional ripeness, yielding a Riesling of substance, strength, and extraordinary aging potential, capable of competing with the world’s greatest white wines.

Vineyard philosophy

The vineyard is farmed with artisanal and sustainable practices, ensuring minimal intervention and maximum respect for the ecosystem. Harvesting is carried out manually in multiple passes, selecting only perfectly ripe clusters. The limestone soils are central to the wine’s character, imparting salinity, freshness, and verticality. In 2023, the pronounced day–night temperature shifts helped preserve acidity while enhancing aromatic complexity, balancing the vintage’s richness with energy and tension.

Winemaking approach

In the cellar, Keller applies methods of precision and respect for terroir. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, primarily in stainless steel and large neutral oak casks. Aging for several months allows the wine to develop structure and depth, while sulfite use is kept to a minimum to safeguard the authenticity of the site. The result is a Riesling of remarkable purity, power, and precision, with the ability to evolve beautifully over decades.

Tasting notes

Color: bright straw yellow with golden highlights.
Nose: expansive and complex, with ripe citrus, yellow peach, exotic fruits, herbal notes, and deep minerality reminiscent of chalk and flint.
Palate: dry, powerful, and structured, with vibrant acidity, layered texture, and persistent limestone-driven minerality. Long, energetic, and saline finish.

Pairings

Perfect with raw seafood, lobster, oysters, and noble baked or grilled fish, but also an excellent match for refined dishes such as poultry, veal, or aromatic Asian cuisine. Pairs beautifully with mature cheeses of great character.

Technical sheet

Grape variety: 100% Riesling
Vintage: 2023
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 casks
Aging: several months in stainless steel and large 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.