Keller Riesling G-Max

The Keller Riesling G-Max is a distinguished German white wine produced by Weingut Keller, which is based in the Rheinhessen region. While the estate is located in Rheinhessen, they also source grapes for this specific wine from prestigious Grand Cru vineyards in the Rheingau. The combination of these terroirs results in a wine with intense flavors.

The 'G-Max' designation on the label stands for 'Grosses Maximum,' which translates to 'Great Maximum.' Klaus-Peter Keller created this name to represent the absolute pinnacle of his estate's dry Riesling production. It is produced only in exceptional years from the estate's finest old-vine parcels.

The Keller Riesling G-Max is highly valued by collectors and commands premium prices due to its incredibly limited production and exceptional aging potential. It is widely considered one of the greatest dry white wines produced in Germany. A bottle of the 2015 vintage famously sold at auction for a record-breaking price in the mid-2020s.

The G-Max is made from 100% Riesling grapes and is recognized for the complex flavors developed through an extended winemaking process. The juice undergoes prolonged lees contact, where it rests on the dormant yeast cells for many months. This specific technique adds significant texture and depth to the final wine.