Chateau Belá is an ancient property of the Baron Ullmann situated in south Slovakia on the banks of Danube River.  Chateau Belá is a joint venture between the family of the Baron Ullmann and Egon Müller. The first vintage was released in 2001.

Diffuse bold flavors of apple, lime, orange-peel, nut, wax and a hint of minerality. I miss finesse and playful elegance for what Egon Müller is famous for. Totally shaky structure and a clear red line isn´t noticable. What a pitty, I really enjoyed the vintage 2002 at release. I should have known it better! It´s a widespreaded wisdom, don´t buy 2003 Riesling with the exception of some Rieslings from the region Nahe and Rheingau.

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