Willi Schaefer, Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese Nr5 other_regions

Willi Schaefer, Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese Nr5 other_regionsStrawberry, oyster shell, licorice and nut oils on the nose. Fruit essences and mineral salts animate the rich yet delicate palate. Crisp, clean and delicious already. Joel B. Payne

pure honeyed pineapple and orange blossom

(from 11 different parcels totaling 1

earth and cherry aromas

But it will probably be the one that will require longer in bottle to show all the potential

23% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier

adding hints of vanilla

so this note should be quite representative of the final commercial release

(from a 1 ha holding that is comprised of two large parcels that sit just above those of Domaine de Vogüé)

This is one of the best 1985s I have tasted from Sauternes

vanilla and lemon curd that expand and linger

apple and white peach and plenty of floral influences

My predicted range assumes that the tartness will age out once this is bottled