DR. H. THANISCH Bernkasteler Lay Riesling GG 2023 750ml

Short Description

A premium dry German Riesling from Bernkasteler Lay, Mosel, Germany, produced by Weingut Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch – Erben Müller-Burggraef. Powerful, mineral, and elegant, with yellow fruit, mango, pineapple, subtle blossom honey, slate savouriness, balsamic spice, ripe fruit density, balanced acidity, and a long mineral finish. Perfect with grilled fish, seafood, roast chicken, pork, Asian dishes, white meats, creamy seafood pasta, fresh cheese, and refined dinners. Falstaff rates the 2023 Bernkastel Lay Riesling trocken Großes Gewächs at 92+ points, listing it as Riesling, dry, 12% ABV, with 15 months in large wooden barrel.

Product Highlights

Full Product Description

Dr. H. Thanisch Bernkasteler Lay Riesling GG 2023 is a premium dry Riesling from the Bernkasteler Lay vineyard in Germany’s Mosel region. The wine is classified as Großes Gewächs, often abbreviated as GG, which represents a top dry wine from a recognized high-quality vineyard site. Falstaff lists the 2023 Bernkastel Lay Riesling trocken Großes Gewächs from Weingut Wwe. Dr. H. Thanisch – Erben Müller-Burggraef as a Mosel white wine made from Riesling, with 12% ABV, dry taste profile, and 15 months ageing in large wooden barrel.

The wine offers a concentrated yet elegant Mosel Riesling profile, with notes of yellow fruit, mango, pineapple, subtle blossom honey, slate savouriness, and balsamic savouriness. On the palate, it is full-bodied in flavour but lean in alcohol, with ripe fruit density, firm structure, balanced sweetness and acidity, and a long mineral-driven finish. Falstaff awarded the 2023 vintage 92+ points in a 2025 tasting by Ulrich Sautter.

This is a strong choice for customers looking for a serious dry Riesling with more depth, structure, and cellar-worthy character than a standard Mosel Riesling. Serve it with grilled fish, seafood, roast chicken, pork tenderloin, creamy seafood pasta, sushi, sashimi, Asian dishes, fresh cheese, and refined white-meat dishes.

Tasting Notes

Color: Bright pale lemon yellow with golden reflections
Aroma: Yellow fruit, mango, pineapple, subtle blossom honey, slate, balsamic spice, mineral notes
Palate: Dry, structured, mineral, and concentrated, with ripe fruit density, firm acidity, subtle texture, and elegant Mosel freshness
Finish: Long, savoury, mineral, balanced, and refined

Food Pairing

Best enjoyed with:

Grilled fish
Seafood
Prawns
Shellfish
Sushi
Sashimi
Roast chicken
Pork tenderloin
Creamy seafood pasta
Asian dishes
Lightly spicy dishes
Fresh cheese
Goat cheese
Vegetable dishes
White meats
Refined seafood dinners

Serving Suggestion

Serve chilled at around 8°C–10°C. Open 15–20 minutes before drinking to let the yellow fruit, slate, honeyed notes, and mineral structure become more expressive. For richer seafood or white-meat pairings, allow the wine to warm slightly in the glass.