The 2023 Geisberg Riesling Kabinett Gold Capsule Auction Wine from Van Volxem is an exceptional, rare Riesling offered exclusively through the VDP auction. The Geisberg, a spectacular steep slope on the Saar River, with its unique terroir—characterized by Devonian slate and quartzite—produces wines of great finesse and minerality. The 2023 Gold Capsule version demonstrates a masterful balance between brilliant acidity, delicate fruit sweetness, and intense aromatics. Notes of ripe white peach, candied lemon, honeydew melon, and subtle herbs combine with a vibrant mineral backbone. On the palate, the wine appears almost weightless, with a beguiling elegance and depth favored by the cool Saar climate. The delicate residual sweetness is perfectly balanced by the precise acidity, giving it exceptional freshness and a long, saline, mineral finish. This Kabinett has enormous aging potential and is a prime example of the great art of residually sweet Riesling.