Parker about Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2016
Served from the 375-milliliter bottle, the 2016 Bernkasteler Lay Auslese (Gold Capsule) displays a discreet bouquet that needs its time to open up. It's pretty reductive at this early stage (March 2018). The attack on the palate is racy and fresh, and the wine is filigreed and precise, very clear and fresh in the well-structured finish. This (AP 05 17) is a lovely Auslese version that is on par with the bright, light and filigreed Badstube Kabinett. It's a delicious Riesling bottled at 7.5% alcohol.
Description
Land | Germany |
Region | Moselle |
Rebsorten | Riesling 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 7.50% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | White |
Inverkehrbringer | Winery Joh. Jos. Prüm, Uferallee 19, 54470 Bernkastel-Kues |
Charakter | Sweet |
Servierempfehlung | Do not decant 8-10°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2023 - 2050 |
Parker Punkte | 96 |
Jahrgang | 2016 |
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Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2016

On the nose, a tantalizing bouquet of ripe citrus fruits and exotic aromas unfolds. Notes of juicy peaches, sweet mandarin oranges, and sun-drenched apricots permeate the senses, conveying a sense of opulence and freshness. Delicate floral accents of white blossoms and a subtle mineral nuance complete the aromatic profile, lending the wine an elegant complexity.
On the palate, the Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2016 reveals impressive structure and balance. The sweetness of the noble fruit is masterfully accompanied by a precise acidity structure, lending the wine remarkable freshness and vibrancy. A fine minerality underscores the complexity and lends the wine a fascinating depth. Nuances of spicy notes and a hint of saltiness provide additional dimensional variety.
The finish is long-lasting, leaving a lasting impression of fruity sweetness and refreshing acidity. The Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2016 is a wine of outstanding quality that perfectly represents the expertise of Joh. Jos. Prüm.