Julien Renard, Weissburgunder, Mosel, 2023

A bone-dry Weissburgunder made from fruit harvested in two parcels of the Winninger Domgarten. It was fermented and aged on its lees in a mix of oak and stainless-steel tank without any intervention for 15 months. Bottled unfiltered and with minimal SO2 added. This yellow-colored wine offers a superb and subtly smooth nose made of greengage, mirabelle, citrusy elements, cream, sage, chalky minerals, smoke, and only a tiny hint of funk. The wine is deliciously smooth at first but offers huge precision and cut on the bone-dry palate. The finish is all about a subtle and very engaging cocktail of fruits, herbs, and minerals. This is a superb expression of Weissburgunder.