Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken, Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel Auktion

Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken, Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel AuktionPicked in the second week of October with 132 Oechsle, the 2018 Rausch Auslese Long Gold Capsule Versteigerung (AP 4), displays an intense and concentrated lemon and grapefruit scented nose with lime zest and raspberry aromas as well as tropical fruits, floral and honey notes. On the palate, this is a nobly rich, intense, tightly woven and slightly licorice flavored Auslese with enormous richness paired with finesse and elegance. This is spectacularly

plum liqueur and a hint of smoked meat

as one would reasonably expect

There is no shortage of tannin

framed by silky tannins

pure and impressively persistent finish where a citrus component adds a bit of additional lift

very edgy and sharp

but also some that will go down as landmarks in that history

silky and smooth on the palate

accompanied by brilliant acidity

weight and concentration than in any of the prior Corton grands crus as well as notably better depth and persistence of the balanced and built to age finish

pure and admirably elegant nose displays a variety of both red and dark berry scents along with hints of earth

Not a spare ounce of flesh