2015 Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese Versteigerung

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: From golden shriveled grapes, the 2015 (Saarburg) Rausch Riesling Auslese (Versteigerung) is very clear and tropical on the nose, but still fine and precise. Concentrated, light and very elegant, with a very good intensity, a delicious acidity and a lovely raciness, this is a gorgeous Auslese. It has great elegance, finesse and intensity. - Stephan Reinhardt, Apr. 2017

Mosel Fine Wines: This is made from a selection of shriveled bunches harvested at 125° Oechsle. This offers creamy fruits which gradually give way to drier fruits including dried apple, pear and date. An exotic side comes through on the palate, driven by pineapple, coconut and pear. The finish is creamy yet zesty acidity brings liveliness and focus to the after-taste. This is plain gorgeous and a huge success for the vintage. 2025-2055. - Aug. 2016

Vinous: This auction lot opens with aromas and palate attack quite unlike those of the corresponding non-auction Auslese A.P. #6 and reflecting a prevalence of desiccated but botrytis-free berries. Lime and grapefruit figure prominently, along with lusciously ripe but fresh kiwi and white peach. A faint hint of white raisin adds appeal. The palate feel is seductively creamy, offering alluring contrast with the wine’s levity and fresh-fruitedness. The superbly sustained finish is transparent to a shimmering wealth of stony, smoky and saline nuances. - David Schildknecht, Mai 2017