1999 Piesporter Goldtropfchen Auslese

Fine complexity of cherry, meat stock, apple and citrus in the nose. Really marrowy, rich and dense, this lifts itself above the vintage in more ways than one. There is an elegant sense of lightness, fine freshness of acidity, and an exceptional sense of pure fruit concentrate only faintly touched by botrytis. This harvest was largely of tiny, golden fruits, says Haart. Quince, pear, and apple jelly dominate the long finish here. Haart bottled two gold capsule Auslesen from '99 as well but, unfortunately, I have not yet had opportunity to taste them. Potential 2 stars.