2012 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese*** weisse Kapsel Markus Molitor

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - 2012 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese*** weisse Kapsel, Markus Molitor

Golden-yellow in color, the dry 2012 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Auslese *** (White Capsule) offers a very clear, intense and flinty bouquet with an aristocratic fruit aroma that is still dominated by the flavors of crushed stones. Full-bodied, rich and creamy/elegant, this concentrated and perfectly balanced top Auslese develops enormous complexity and powerful length on the palate, although the alcohol is rather moderate at 12.5%. The finish is complex and very persistent. This 2012 combines richness, power and complexity with great finesse and elegance and is still far away from being at its peak. I'd keep it at least for another 6-10 years. (Tasted in March 2017.). - Stephan Reinhardt, Apr. 2017