2021 Saarburger Rausch Auslese

A total lemon and floral hit, almost of narcissus, opens this spectacular 2021 Riesling Saarburger Rausch Auslese from the low yields of younger vines that shriveled beautifully. More air brings pineapple hints. There are around 10% botrytised grapes in here, most other grapes are just dried and shriveled, lending notes of candied lemon peel and candied pineapple, imbuing this with rich but always zest-edged sweetness. The mouth waters at this limpid, almost viscous liquid, and yet the acidity prevents it from coming across as luscious – this is merely sweet. The slightest hint of dark fir honey sets a gloriously bitter accent on the finish. This has 89.8g/L of sweetness against 8.1g/L of acidity. (Sweet)