Tasting Notes
Wine Advocate 95
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.
JancisRobinson.com 17
Really smoky/fumy at the moment. An embryonic wine. Lots of sulphides (positive). Much more obviously sweeter than the Spatlesen, perfectly balanced by the acidity. Lingering ripe-lemon and yellow-plum sweetness on the finish. Both generous and lively. (JH)
Anticipated maturity: 2026-2038
