1999 Saarburger Rausch Spatlese

Almond, citrus and floral scents. Marzipan, blood orange, honey and piquant spice in the mouth. Thick, doughy and even a bit chewy in texture, this just manages to handle its enormous load of sugar. Bits of citrus rind and slivers of slate in the finish help balance the sweetness. This is very much an Auslese in character. 1 star.