Mandelgarten, a tear-shaped site on the northern border of the tiny Gimmeldingen village, (next-door to Haardt) is widely regarded as the best in the area. It sits on a red sandstone deposit with a deep water vein underneath that provides unique mineral nourishment to the vines. MC has 1.5ha of this site although much of that is planted to the Scheurebe variety. A Riesling immersed in untamed gothic emotion and dark minerals, crammed with essence of preserved lemon and shimmering white fruits, all underpinned by a delicious roasted herb, resinous freshness and length. Quite 'open' even at this stage, with a pulpy texture balanced by a very mineral, fine structure. This is a brilliantly gourmand and exciting Riesling. O' Pfalz, O' Riesling bring forth thy vinous gifts...