Rudolf May, Silvaner Thüngersheimer Rothlauf GG 2025
From 50-year-old vines, 8 hours skin contact, spontaneous fermentation, aged in 70% large oak and 30% concrete eggs. Ripe, lemony citrus, savory green herbs, and a lifted floral-spice aroma transfer to the mineral-driven palate. Long and lingering saltiness persists on the finish. Superb.
| Producer | Rudolf May |
|---|---|
| Grape | Silvaner |
| Vineyard | Thüngersheimer Rothlauf |
| Classification | GG |
| Region | Franken |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Format | 750 ml |
| Tasted | May 2026 |
| Score | ★★★★4 stars |
Shell limestone and red sandstone, thus the name "Rothlauf." The Grosse Lage is the steep, south-and southwest-facing heart of the greater Thüngersheimer Johannisberg VDP.Erste Lage.
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