The Zeppelin Riesling from Max Ferdinand Richter has become one of the Mosels most beloved bottlings, and the 2024 vintage captures the estates hallmark purity with crystalline precision.
Sonnenlay is a steep, south-facing parcel resting on classic blue Devonian slatesoil that naturally compresses Rieslings aromatics into something delicate yet sharply defined. The 2024 season delivered cool nights and a long ripening window, preserving electric acidity while allowing fruit to develop its gentle peach and citrus charm.
Hand-harvested grapes are pressed slowly and fermented in traditional old Mosel fuder, a style that keeps the wine airy and transparent. A touch of natural residual sugar balances the wines bright spine of acidity, giving it a graceful, shimmering texture.
The result is a Riesling that feels polished yet playful: lemon zest, green apple, and white peach glide into slate, smoke, and river-stone minerality. Light on its feet, lifted, and wonderfully expressive, this 2024 release is a benchmark example of the Mosels elegance and precision.