Albert Boxler, Riesling Brand K other_regions This is a vintage Billecart

This is a vintage Billecart with more-than-usual upside

ripe yet present tannins

Apple and quince are coolingly laced with mint and wintergreen (decidedly reminiscent of the corresponding Bernkasteler) but also

it will be tough to track down

balanced and beautifully lingering finish

Albert Boxler, Riesling Brand K other_regions This is a vintage BillecartThe 2016 Riesling Grand Cru Brand Kirchberg (abbreviated as Brand K on the European label) is from the east facing part of the cru and opens with a beautifully pure and delicate bouquet of milled granite and perfectly ripe Riesling berries. This has an enormous and already elegant nose, and I can hardly imagine how the Brand could be expressed in a better way. The palate is generously fruity, almost round and lush, based on perfectly ripe and healthy