NYMPHE VOM MONTFORT
Klostermühle Odernheim & André Macionga
THE PROJECT NYMPHE VOM MONTFORT
The cooperation with the Klostermühle Odernheim winery and the associated Nymphe vom Montfort project gave me great pleasure right from the start. For several years now I have known and enjoyed the wines produced by the winery itself. You meet my taste to the highest degree. With the Nymph vom Montfort, a cuvée has been created that for me expresses an ingenious interplay between the typical wine of the vineyard and an individual, personal idea of aromas and their implementation. This Cuvée convinces alone already by the taste world of its origin, the vineyard Montfort. A vineyard that I consider to be one of the most extraordinary and interesting Burgundy vineyards in Germany.
NYMPHE VOM MONTFORT 2017
THE OPTIMAL WINE GLASS
The wine glass plays the decisive role in the perfect development of aroma. For the wine NYMPHE VOM MONTFORT 2017 I recommend the following wine glass:
Burgundy glass
THE TASTE PICTURES
FIRST TASTE PICTURE – AFTER A FRESHLY DRAWN BOTTLE
Right after the uncorking the nymph greets me in her full beauty. The direct presence of N17 makes me smile at first. Memories of N16 are very present here. It seems as if she has become a little more mature and self-confident with the second cuvée. The nymph now floats on wider shoulders. After the first sip I take directly the freshness of elderberry, the fruit of ripe Williams Christ pear and the spice of freshly ground white pepper was. On the palate, a beautiful silky texture presents itself directly with discreet, fresh acidity. The yellow fruit tones are very clearly visible in the taste. First there is a slight smell of elderberry, interspersed with soft sounds. A hint of white pepper follows.
SECOND TASTE PICTURE – WITH SOME OXYGEN
The dense texture of the wine is now almost transformed into an oily-butyric textural flow of drink. However: with fresh, slightly exotic fruit, which allows the aroma profile to grow in all three dimensions. In the nose the world of aromas becomes more and more concentrated and compact. A combination of spice, herbal tones and a hint of star anise complete the first impression that this cuvée has become somewhat more mature in its construction. The wine is on the one hand very harmonious, on the other hand a bit wild and loud.
THIRD TASTE PICTURE – WITH A LOT OF OXYGEN
With a lot of air the wine reminds at first of dried fruit. Spicy, leathery tones are added. It is amazing to see how far the nymph changes with oxygen. The wine develops many vital tones. After some time in the glass, the sensation arises that the wine, now in the optimal stage, shows its richness of facets, which is due to the fact that it can also present its longevity in its youth with sufficient oxygen and time. Everything seems denser, more conspicuous and more intense. None of the flavours mentioned above wants to play the leading role, but in the end they radiate a perfectly formed image. In short: the nymph appears more adult, more self-confident – an aromatic image of the Montfort vineyard, translated into my idea of blending.
NYMPHE VOM MONTFORT 2016
THE OPTIMAL WINE GLASS
The wine glass plays the decisive role in the perfect development of aroma. For the wine NYMPHE VOM MONTFORT 2016 I recommend the following wine glass:
Burgundy glass
THE TASTE PICTURES
FIRST TASTE PICTURE – AFTER A FRESHLY DRAWN BOTTLE
The first thing that appears on the nose is an enticing smell of subtle Burgundy. Beside this, I also find subtle nuances of stone fruit. On the palate, the wine has a wonderful fine touch in the bouquet right from the start. In the mouth, the texture of the cuvée is fresh and silky. The whole thing is underlined by a light, yellow fruity note and a fine line of acidity that runs through the whole tasting.
SECOND TASTE PICTURE – WITH SOME OXYGEN
The journey of smells continues. Fabulous spices, light herbal tones, a little lemon grass and a hint of aniseed are found in the olfactory world. The palate reflects this aroma and underlines the delicate tone of nuts. The mineral taste is more evident and reminiscent of limestone. The floral note rises, and all in all the wine now appears more vital. The cuvée radiates a fully ripeness. The aroma bouquet is reminiscent of pineapple and light apple tones. The nose and palate combine in a harmonious and complete complex aroma.
THIRD TASTE PICTURE – WITH A LOT OF OXYGEN
With oxygen, the taste of this cuvée becomes fuller and deeper. In the nose new aromas are found again and again, and the previously existing smells remain. The minerality seems to be getting saltier. The fruity note is dominated by the taste of peach. A nutty note also comes to the fore, accompanied by wood and almond. The “Nymphe vom Montfort”; is a wine that already at a young age convinces with taste. It will be interesting to see how this cuvée will develop in the coming years. One thing is certain: “Nymphe vom Montfort 2016″; is a wine that shines – whether today or tomorrow.