2021 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Auction
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A surprisingly open nose defines the 2021 Riesling Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese, revealing an herbal savor that is reminiscent of moss, chervil, and carrot top, but just a hint. The palate is a gorgeously concentrated stream of ripe citrus, combining the aromatic intensity and ripeness of Amalfi lemon, the brightness of lime and the sweetness of sugared orange flesh. So direct, so precise, sweet but utterly balanced. Clear as a bell. (Sweet)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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The 2021 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese (Auction) opens with a pure and coolish, refined and flinty but most of all intense bouquet that is rather discreet than up front and populated with ethereal notes such as crunchy slate, vegetal and lemon as well as just-ripe stone fruit aromas (white peaches). Round, precise and lush on the palate, with lovely raisin flavors and this mouth-watering salinity, this 2021 WSU Auslese is a Prüm picture-book Auslese of great finesse and delicacy. 7% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in May 2023.
Smoky grapefruit aroma with a light touch of stone-dust. Sweeter and a little more concentrated on the palate than the Graacher Himmelreich Auslese, with notes of just-ripe apricot. Glorious ripe fruit balanced by the acidity. A baby. (JH)
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.