Since the 2023 vintage, our Doctor GG has been fermenting and maturing (partially) in used barrels - a real boost in quality. This requires inner density and pressure in the wine, otherwise wood would be counterproductive. The youthful nose displays the typical Doctor spice, yeast, fine roasted aromas, and precise acidity. For us: the best GG from this world-class site. 98 points Wegeler Riesling Mosel Doctor GG 2023 Hold on to your hat, because this slatey giant is as precisely pointed as a diamond. Brain-rattling minerality on the super-focused, medium-bodied palate. Go into this vineyard site on a hot summer day, pick up a piece of slate, turn it over and smell the underside, then you’ll understand what this is all about. Somehow all of this feels delicate and refreshing. What a pristine finish. Drinkable now, but best from 2026. Stuart Pigott, Monday, May 12, 2025 Location & Terroir In 1900, during the heyday of Mosel Riesling, Julius Wegeler was given the unique opportunity to buy a portion of the heart of the Bernkastel Doctor from the then mayor Kunz. The price at the time of 100 gold marks per vine surpassed anything previously offered and was hotly debated in the industry. Wegeler acquired 4,300 square meters, and the price included not only the vines, but also the historic Doctor cellar from 1650 and the wine stored therein. A further purchase in 1910 made Weingüter Wegeler the largest owner in this historic location. An investment whose foresight has endured to the present day: The Doctor is still the most expensive wine-growing location in Germany today. The legendary Bernkastel Doctor rises on its steep slope directly above Bernkastel at an altitude of 125 to 200 meters above sea level. According to legend, it was named after Archbishop Boemund II, who, after being cured of a serious illness, called this vineyard the "true Doctor." Internationally, Doctor wines consistently rank among the absolute best. At 3.26 hectares, it is one of the smallest single vineyards in Germany.