2020 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese
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The 2020 Graacher Himmelreich Auslese is discreet and remarkably coolish on the dense and lemon-scented nose compared to Zeltingen and Bernkastel. White peach and nectarine aromas intertwined with coolish broken slate aromas make this a savory and irresistible Auslese, even though, or exactly because of it, this is so discreet and only subversively erotic on the nose. The palate then reveals stunning lightness and finesse based on a filigreed structure and highly refined and zesty acidity. This is almost weightless, but it has a sweet core that materializes the fruit, whereas in the transcendental Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, it's more of an idea. 7% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 19 21 in July 2022.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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Full bottle 1,298 g. A different, darker bottle than that used for the Kabinetts and Spätlesen. High-toned, spirited (not in an alcoholic way) nose. That same graininess of texture as found on other wines from this vineyard. Much less developed than the Spätlese version but with honeyed charm trumping the (doubtless considerable) acidity. A hint of green apples and real lightness of touch – and alcohol. Wait a bit… (JR)
About the producer
Joh. Jos. Prüm is the benchmark estate of the Middle Mosel, renowned for Rieslings of exceptional delicacy, precision, and longevity. From the legendary slopes of Wehlener Sonnenuhr to Graacher Himmelreich, their wines capture a singular balance of lightness, tension and mineral purity.