The Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese 2023 from Joh. Jos. Prüm presents a radiant light gold with silver reflections and immediately seduces with a refined, complex bouquet. Intense aromas of white peach, ripe pear, and yellow citrus fruit unfold on the nose, accompanied by floral notes, honeydew melon, and a subtle herbal spice. On the palate, this Spätlese wine presents a masterful balance between juicy fruit sweetness and lively, precise acidity, ensuring incredible freshness and elegance. The structure is prancing and playful, while the minerality of the Bernkastel slate soils lends the wine a subtle depth and complexity. Notes of quince, candied lime, and a hint of blossom honey linger, leaving a silky, precise finish sustained by saline freshness. A classic Mosel late-harvest Riesling with great aging potential, which is already characterized by its youthful radiance, but will gain in finesse and depth over the decades.