2021 Graacher Himmelreich Auslese 19 21
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Crushed slate, slight smoke and hints of lime appear initially on the nose of the 2021 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Auslese, followed by a lovely herbal fresh chervil note. The palate is a veritable dance of lime and lemon, with brilliant, heightened citrus - beautifully serene, classic, straight and elegant. Wonderful citrus length. Absolute clarity. Wow. (Sweet)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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The 2021 Graacher Himmelreich Auslese is very clear, pure and refined on the fascinating, flinty, finely concentrated and lemon-scented nose. Lush and savory on the palate, with crystalline acidity and great precision, this is a supple yet frisky as well as substantial and sustainable Auslese from the Himmelreich, and it develops a long, complex and saline finish. This is highly stimulating already, but the best is yet to come here. 7% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in May 2023.
Really smoky/fumy at the moment. An embryonic wine. Lots of sulphides (positive). Much more obviously sweeter than the Spätlesen, perfectly balanced by the acidity. Lingering ripe-lemon and yellow-plum sweetness on the finish. Both generous and lively. (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.