Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Beerenauslese

Golden colour. An elegant nose of stone fruit, citrus, fried apple, petroleum and other developed notes (but not really any obvious botrytis that I can detect). Semi-sweet palate with very good acidity, again peach and other stone fruit, citrus and apples, good concentration of flavour, and a very fresh finish. Has the 2010-style freshness, clearly developed, but will keep for a long time, 92 pts. (From a half bottle)

A visit to Düsseldorf (Concept Riesling, Düsseldorf & Rocaille) : Decanted, but just for a few minutes. Glowing golden color. Beautiful Ruwer and Grünhaus nose, some botrytis, very balanced and harmonious. On the palate a surprisingly balanced wine, the 2010 acidity is wonderfully integrated. Lots of extract, wonderful tension, mouthcoating flavours and a long, lingering finish. This wine is surprisingly approachable already, but has a long life and upscale potential. Really beautiful! 94-95+

Very elegant and classy. Sharp with sweetness well masked by the acidity. Wonderful complexity and overall a great Auslese.