Von Schubert Maximin Grünhäuser Abtsberg Riesling Auslese Nr. 98

Glass: Zalto Universal From a perfect bottle. Popped an poured, drunk over 10 days. Clear, deep and glowing golden-amber color. Clean, medium+/pronounced and fully developed nose. Classic Grünhaus notes, surprisingly with some petrol that went away with air. Not as opulent as other Auslesen from this vintage, rather lean, but very complex and deep. On the palate medium-sweet, beautifully balanced by the high, perfectly integrated acidity. 9,5% abv. Surprising notes of fresh Grapefruit, some Aperol (Bitter Orange), but also tangerine, …

This is an otherworldly experience if you like aged Riesling Auslese from a ripe year. Translucent gold, apricot and quince on the nose, palate staining, silky, botrytis-inflected fruit without any sense of fatigue. This wine will live a long time on its impeccably balanced acid, sweetness, and depth of flavor. A properly stored bottle bought on release.