In very hot years, the cold climate Saar usually excels, but in 2018, the wines, while good, are not exceptional.
Forstmeister GELTZ/ZILLIKEN
2018 (Ayl) Kupp Riesling GG
Lime, stony, medium-light. Not intense. 89/B
Peter LAUER
2018 (Biebelhausen) Fels Riesling GG
Light but firm, more earthy fruit than previous. 91/A-
2018 (Ayl) Kupp Riesling GG
Stony, nervy, still with some structure. Not fat. 91+/A-
2018 (Ayl) Schonfels Riesling GG
Light but firm with austere, earthy fruit. 91/A-
von OTHEGRAVEN
2018 (Kanzem) Altenberg Riesling GG
Stony nose, peach mouth, ripe, powerful, balanced. 92+/A
van VOLXEM
2018 (Kanzem) Altenberg Riesling GG
Peach, mineral, light in weight. Not quite the energy usually found in this wine. 91+/A-
2018 (Wawern) Goldberg Riesling GG
White fruits, medium-light, some minerality, cold be of interest with a little time. 90+/B+
2018 (Wiltingen) Gottesfuss Riesling GG
Light peach, firmness; this wine was a bit too warm when I tried it. 90+/B+
2018 Scharzhofberger Riesling GG
Mineral nose maybe even a bit of botrytis. White peach in mouth. Nervy and steely. 91/A-
2018 Scharzhofberger Perkentsknop Riesling GG
Light, mineral, nervy, penetrating, stony. 92/A
2018 (Wiltingen) Volz Riesling GG
Peach, medium-weight, good structure. 92/A
Nik WEIS/ST. URBANSHOF
2018 (Schoden) Saarfeilser Marienberg Riesling GG
Spiced pear and peach, some acidity, but lacks energy and precision. 91/A-