The 2019 Vintage
- Stunning Fruit Density
- Remarkable Fruit Clarity
- These Are Must Buys for Pinot Lovers. Must Buys
2019 Thorle Hölle Pinot Noir "GG"
"This pinot noir masterpiece announces Rheinhessen’s arrival on the list of wine regions where this grape variety is capable of the highest sophistication."- Stuart Pigott
- ONLY OFFER in the US!
- 99 Points Stuart Piggott
- His Highest Score Ever for a German Pinot Noir
- Nose: Elite Grand Cru Burg level
- Like Vosne-Romanee or Chambolle-Musigny
- Stunning Florals
- Violets and Candied Lilacs
- Herbal, Forest, Wild Flowers
- Dense Mid Season Cherries
- Stunning Earth and Minerals
- So Complex after 10 Minutes or So
- Even Better on the Palate
- Unreal Power, Depth and Concentration
- Crazy Levels of Fruit "Sweetness"
- Massive Fruit Soak
- Unreal Minerality and Earthiness
- Indescribably Gorgeous Internal Aromatics
- Super Refined
Please Note: We were given a generous allocation of this wine but given the score and the quality of this wine, it will not be enough. Order as much as you like and I will do my best.
"This pinot noir masterpiece announces Rheinhessen’s arrival on the list of wine regions where this grape
variety is capable of the highest sophistication. So deep and finely nuanced with ravishing sweetness that sweeps you off your feet. Then comes the enormously complex finish where the fine tannins build to a breathtaking crescendo. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold." - 99 Points, Stuart Pigott (2019 Thorle Holle Pinot)
History in the Making
How does a wine or even a region get famous? Usually, it's because a particular bottle just breaks through and is so spectacular that people take notice.
Burlotto's 2013 Monvigliero.
Keller's 2001 G-Max.
After that, the wine is famous. It becomes an iconic wine. Collectors will trade their kidneys for a bottle.
Today, we have one of those wines.
The Thorle Brothers
As we noted in the Holle 19 Riesling offer, the Thorle brothers are most famous for their Pinot Noir. Their Pinots stood toe to to with very good 1er cru Burgundies at a famous tasting a few years ago. And the Thorles have gotten better since then and their vines are older.
What is the upside for this winery? Now, We Know
In the last E-Mail, I wrote, "Honestly, I have no idea how great these wines can be as the vines get older and the winemakers continue to improve. They are already stunning and the Thorles are still very young. The history of German Pinot Noir is being written before our eyes."
Well...I guess now we know what the upside is.
The 2019 Vintage
The Thorle brothers have progressively gotten better since the first vintage we worked with them in 2014. They have not made a leap, just a slow and steady progression to an elite level of quality where they are today. They work hard and have incredible winemaking skills. In 2019, which is an excellent Pinot Noir vintage, I will again be able to offer my normal allocations not like in 2018. They made 2 Grand Cru reds in 2019 and I'll start with the one I have the most of.
99 Points
Today I have the highest rated German Pinot Noir Noir Stuart Piggott has ever rated. Yes you heard that right. I have what I have, which is 256 bottles. I respect Stuart's palette as much as any critic out there and his passion for German wine is palpable. His passion has only grown for German wine as he has gotten older. In this profession most people get jaded. Not Stuart. German wine is so exciting now as the history of German Pinot is being written now and I'm humbled to be one of its authors. So what does a 99 point German Pinot Noir taste like?
The Wine
The 2019 Thorle Hölle Pinot Noir "GG" can be had for $64.99 a bottle NET! My note is below.
Nose is slightly muted but has stunning florals. Violets and mid season cherries. Really ethereal. Stunning earth and minerals. Just sick. Such clarity, detail and vividness. A nose one cannot stop smelling. Smells like elite 1er Cru Red Burgundy. Like Vosne-Romanee or Chambolle-Musigny. Maybe a Nuits St. Georges near Vosne Romanee. This is the creme de la creme. My goodness this is a benchmark German Pinot. Wow. Nose gets so complex after 10 minutes or so. Just insane. Herbal, forest, wild flowers. Sickness. There are so many elements here it's hard to describe.
On day 2 the eliteness continues. Elite complexity on the nose. Just super elite. Floral and sweet. Unreal spice. Just so wafting and complex. Beautiful use of discreet wood. Elite grand cru Burg level.
This is even better, albeit young on the palate. Sweet like you cannot believe and unreal power, depth and concentration. Such power but also grace. This is super refined and also has substantial structure and length. Wow the length. The sweetness on the palate is crazy. But it's backed up by unreal minerality and earthiness. While this is obviously young, this is the greatest young Thorle Pinot I've ever had. Just stunning. Closes up with air and the structure becomes more prominent but just massive power, depth and concentration.
On day 2, palate is heaven. Creamy and structured. Super deep and pure. Tremendous sap. Long. Young but just amazing wine. Amazing concentration and density. Massive fruit soak. Epic. I think this will shine in 5-6 years. I'm not sure drinking one young is of benefit. I walked so you can run.
Below is the 99 point Stuart Pigott review.
"This pinot noir masterpiece announces Rheinhessen’s arrival on the list of wine regions where this grape variety is capable of the highest sophistication. So deep and finely nuanced with ravishing sweetness that sweeps you off your feet. Then comes the enormously complex finish where the fine tannins build to a breathtaking crescendo. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold." - 99 Points, Stuart Pigott
Winemaker Notes
“The 2019 vintage Pinot Noirs and 2020 Rieslings are better than the really good vintages 2018 red and 2019 white, because the Pinots are more elegant and deep in mineral limestone taste and the Rieslings are more wild and balanced, I am sure you will be surprised ;)
2018 vs 2019 Pinots: Actually the ripeness was quite on the same level, also acidity-wise there was not a lot of difference. Just 2018 was an earlier harvest with higher yield than 2019. 2019 was also one of the lowest yielding vintages for Pinot in the last 20 years. Caused by sunburn due to extreme hot temperatures on July 25th (>40°C) we lost 50% of the yield in one a couple of days in July). These burned grapes fell off and let the power of the vines go to the few remaining bunches.”- Christoph Thorle
Above is the email quote from Christophe Thorle on the differences between 2018 and 2019 Pinot in the Rheinhessen. As 18 and 19 are superb but 19 is that much better.
2019 Thorle Hölle Pinot Noir "GG" - $64.99 NET
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