Germany Geltz/ZillikenSaarburger Rausch Auslese

2012 Saarburger Rausch Auslese

Geltz/Zilliken

95Average Score

Germany

White

2017-2027

The first Auslese I have tasted in this line up and a distinct step up in ripeness and fruit character – more apricot than citrus. Rich and viscous and wonderfully balanced. Very concentrated, very long and absolutely delicious. Jul 2013, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2017-2027

Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com Score: 18/20 Drink 2017-2027

12x75cl	-	1 Immediate \| 0 Marketplace		£403.00
6x75cl	-	0 Immediate \| 1 Marketplace		£203.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Drinking window

2017-2027

The first Auslese I have tasted in this line up and a distinct step up in ripeness and fruit character – more apricot than citrus. Rich and viscous and wonderfully balanced. Very concentrated, very long and absolutely delicious. (JH) Jul 2013, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2017-2027

Jancis Robinson MWScore: 18/20Drink 2017-2027

Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.comScore: 18/20Drink 2017-2027

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Product Details

Country

Germany

Region

Sub-region

Colour

White

Taste

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

2017-2027

Country

Germany

Region

Sub-region

Colour

White

Taste

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

2017-2027

Average Score

Drinking window

2017-2027

The first Auslese I have tasted in this line up and a distinct step up in ripeness and fruit character – more apricot than citrus. Rich and viscous and wonderfully balanced. Very concentrated, very long and absolutely delicious. (JH) Jul 2013, www.jancisrobinson.com, Drink: 2017-2027

Jancis Robinson MWScore: 18/20Drink 2017-2027

Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.comScore: 18/20Drink 2017-2027