MARCOBRUNN
RIESLING GG 2022
DOMDECHANT WERNER • ERBACH • RHEINGAU
"The weight of history in every drop: a monumental Riesling born in the noblest plot of Erbach, where strength and finesse coexist in absolute harmony."
The Greatness of Marcobrunn
Marcobrunn Riesling VDP. Grosses Gewächs 2022 is a jewel of precision viticulture. Produced by Domdechant Werner, this wine comes from a vineyard with a legendary reputation for its deep soil of marl, clay, and gravel. This geological composition gives the Riesling an almost "Burgundian" structure, with a broader body and an earthy minerality that sets it apart from the leaner profiles of other areas. It is a wine of contained power, aristocratic elegance, and an endless saline finish.
1. Identity Profile
Specific Origin: Marcobrunn Vineyard (VDP. Grosse Lage), Erbach, Rheingau.
Winery: Domdechant Werner.
Varietal: 100% Riesling.
Vintage: 2022.
Classification: Grosses Gewächs (GG) - Highest category for dry wines.
Volume: 750 ml.
2. Sommelier Notes
Appearance: Straw yellow with intense golden reflections, dense and brilliant in appearance.
Nose: An explosion of ripe stone fruits: apricot and white peach, accompanied by notes of mandarin peel, mint, and a minerality reminiscent of wet limestone.
Palate: Powerful and structured entry. It presents a silky texture that fills the palate, supported by a vibrant acidity that provides freshness and tension. The finish is extraordinarily persistent, leaving memories of white spices and a refined salinity.
3. Architecture of the Marcobrunn GG
4. Pairing and Gala Service
Gastronomy: A white of this power requires haute cuisine dishes: turbot with hollandaise sauce, butter-poached lobster, noble poultry (pullet or pheasant) with creamy sauces, or a saffron risotto with seafood. It is also an ideal companion for very aged pressed cheeses.
Service: Serve between **10°C and 12°C**. It is highly recommended to **decant the wine** 45 minutes before serving to allow its "Grand Cru" complexity to fully unfold.
Technical Sheet and FAQ
Why is the Marcobrunn vineyard considered a legend?
Marcobrunn has been one of Germany's most famous vineyards since the 18th century. Its name comes from a spring ('Brunnen') that marks the boundary ('Mark') between two villages. Its clay-marl soils produce wines of body and power unusual for Riesling.
What to expect from the 2022 vintage in a GG?
The 2022 vintage stands out for its fruit intensity and ripe acidity. Being a Grosses Gewächs (GG), it is a dry wine of maximum concentration, designed to evolve for decades.
How does it differ from other GGs like the Kirchenstück?
While the Kirchenstück tends to be more floral and direct, the Marcobrunn is broader, more powerful, and deeper due to its clay soils, which better retain water and nutrients.
What is its drinking window?
Although it is spectacular today (with decanting), this wine is designed to reach its peak between 2028 and 2045. It is a mandatory collectible for wine enthusiasts.
What does VDP.GG mean on the label?
It is the German certification that guarantees the wine comes from a Grand Cru plot (Grosse Lage) belonging to a VDP member winery, and that the wine is dry and of the highest artisanal quality.