- Unit price
- 165,33 €per l
4-1010-78AGHF-08
2008
7.00%
0.375L
Riesling 100%
Moselle , Germany
Parker about Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel (0,375l) 2008
The Prum (non-auction cuvee of) 2008 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese gold capsule AP #13 bursts from the glass with a Chartreuse-like amalgam of herbal and floral distillates and hints of smoke, as well as suggestions of brown-spiced apple, quince , and white peach preserves that then lushly saturate the palate. Candied lemon and grapefruit beef, licorice, and white raisin add further complexity, and it is remarkable the extent to which one gives no thought to either the wine's sweetness or its leaving acidity as such. Seamlessly rich, it seems to levitate over into its long finish, pulling out an amazing burst of sheer refreshment. I would anticipate this being well worth the following for four decades. Late botrytis caught the fruit of the Himmelreich at an optimal stage, whereas by that point – explains Manfred Prum – fruit in the Wehlener Sonnenuhr was already too ripe and its skins too precarious.
Description
| Land | Germany |
| Region | Moselle |
| Rebsorten | Riesling 100% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 7.00% |
| 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 | 2018 - 2050 |
| Parker Punkte | 96 |
| Jahrgang | 2008 |
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Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel (0,375l) 2008
The Joh. Jos. Prüm winery is a renowned winery in the Mosel region of Germany and is known for its excellent Riesling wines. The Prüm family has run the winery for many generations and has earned an outstanding reputation for its high-quality wines.
The 2008 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel is a remarkable wine from this esteemed winery. Graacher Himmelreich is a prime vineyard in the Mosel region, known for its mineral soils and its ability to produce elegant and expressive Rieslings.
The 2008 vintage is considered an excellent vintage for Rieslings in the Mosel region, offering optimal conditions for excellent grape ripeness and the development of complex aromas. The 2008 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel presents a beautiful golden color, indicative of the wine's maturity and concentration.
A fascinating bouquet of aromas unfolds on the nose. Notes of ripe peaches, apricots, and tropical fruits mingle with a subtle minerality and delicate nuances of honey and citrus blossoms. These aromas are typical of Rieslings from this region and testify to the wine's terroir.
On the palate, the Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2008 impresses with its impressive richness and complexity. The wine's sweetness is beautifully balanced by a lively acidity that lends the wine freshness and structure. The fruity aromas continue on the palate and are accompanied by a mineral note that lends the wine additional excitement.
The Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2008 is a wine that has already reached its full potential, but also possesses considerable aging potential. It is ideal for enjoying on special occasions or as a valuable addition to a wine lover's collection.
With the Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2008, the Joh. Jos. Prüm winery has once again created a first-class Riesling that impressively embodies the finesse, elegance, and character of Mosel wines.