BattenfeldSpanier - Zellerweg am Schwarzen Herrgott Riesling Auslese 2017
93/100
Vinous
“Although the Spanier harvest in Mölsheim did not require much botrytis, there was some rot whose nobility undoubtedly deserved to be highlighted. Aromas of almond and pistachio extracts, quince jelly, and white peaches set the tone for a supple, creamy palate where lime and grapefruit bring brightness and juiciness. Notes of bitter stone fruit balance with mouth-watering salinity, leading to a sumptuous finish with impeccably balanced sweetness. » (Vinous A. Galloni)
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Nose
Notes of citrus, pineapple, and honey
Palate
Intense, mineral, and juicy
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
It pairs well with caramelized pork, blue cheese, foie gras terrine, rhubarb tart...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Vinous
Wine rated 93/100
About the wine:
Although the Spanier harvest in Mölsheim did not require much botrytis, there was some rot whose nobility undoubtedly deserved to be highlighted. Aromas of almond and pistachio extracts, quince jelly, and white peaches set the tone for a supple, creamy palate where lime and grapefruit bring brightness and juiciness. Notes of bitter almond balance with mouth-watering salinity, leading to a sumptuous finish with impeccably balanced sweetness. (The sweetness meant an unusually high alcohol content—9.5%—for a 21st-century Auslese. But, unsurprisingly, this did not prevent the wine from developing a delightful sense of lightness.) Spanier produces sweet wines only sporadically and in very small quantities, but as this one demonstrates, he has mastered the art.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review by YANN R. Posted on February 9, 2021
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