WTN: 2001 Christoffel Kabinett Magic

[David M. Bueker]

2001 Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Kabinett - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (5/21/2014)
I have followed this wine since June 2002 when it was first poured at the Terry Theise portfolio tasting in NYC. I was blown away then. A lack of willpower has resulted in most of my bottles disappearing long before now. Some have been good. A couple have been excellent. Tonight marked the first time in 12 years that great came out to play again. The grace, purity, elegance and cut of that young wine reappeared, along with layers of bottle aged complexity. The flavors expand on the palate, and the finish lingers for a long, long time.

Hi David,
Thanks for reminding me its time to have another. It seems that mine have been slower to mature despite your legendary glacial cellar. Perhaps a matter of original source or matter of taste but I certainly agree with the quality.
Best, Charles


8/25/2012
Montreal. Picnic along the Lachine Canal. Great. Still seems a couple of years from fully mature and not much evolved from 9/18/11

9/18/2011
Very very very nice. Fruit, mineral, acid some sugar; in short, the glory that is Mosel. Drink now but years not a problem.

7/1/2006 -
Tried first bottle on advice of David Bueker that is was drinking well. This bottle was quite closed, and only beginning to strut its stuff after 2 days. Good balance of sweetness/acidity evident and plenty of fruit there I think. Will wait another year.

[David M. Bueker]

Well do not worry. I loved where the wine was, but it can likely go on for decades more.