BattenfeldSpanier - Zellerweg am Schwarzen Herrgott Riesling Auslese 2017
93/100
Vinous
"Although Spanier's harvest in Mölsheim does 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 juice. Bitter stone notes balance with mouthwatering salinity, leading to a sumptuous finish with impeccably balanced sweetness. (Vinous A. Galloni)
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Nose
Notes of citrus, pineapple, and honey
Mouth
Intense, mineral, and juicy
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2025
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with caramelized pork, blue cheeses, foie gras terrine, rhubarb tart, etc.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Vinous
Wine rated 93/100
About wine:
Although Spanier's harvest in Mölsheim does not require much botrytis, there was some rot whose nobility undoubtedly deserved to be highlighted. Aromas of almond and pistachio extract, quince jelly, and white peaches set the tone for a supple, creamy palate where lime and grapefruit bring brightness and juice. Bitter stone notes balance with mouthwatering 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 delicious sense of lightness.) Spanier makes sweet wines only sporadically and in very small volumes, but as this one demonstrates, he has mastered the art.
Customer rating
5/5
based on 1 review
Review and opinion by Mr. YANN R. Published on 02/09/2021
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