Hermann Ludes, Riesling Thornicher, 2024 Tellier 102224 The texture is silky and

The texture is silky and smooth

The 2004 vintage has evolved beautifully and represents pure Sangiovese character with structural complexity

The 2023 was a challenging Loire vintage of heat waves and humidity

aged 20-22 months in French oak barrels

sourced from a tiny vineyard in the Côte Brune

Hermann Ludes, Riesling Thornicher, 2024 Tellier 102224 The texture is silky andAnother compelling release from Hermann Ludes's Thrnicher vineyard holdings, showcasing the producer's commitment to traditional slate based Riesling. Hand harvested grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation in steel tanks without intervention, allowing the mineral character of the steep vineyard to speak. Compact and puristic initially, it reveals a dynamic interplay of energy, subtle sweetness, and textural complexity on the palate.