Erdener Prälat Auslese Alte Reben Goldkapsel, Dr. Hermann 2023

Picked in the lower part of the cru at 115° Oechsle but with just 10% of botrytized grapes, the 2023 Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese Alte Reben (Gold Capsule) is deep, intense and flinty-mineral on the complex nose that could be that of a "GG" as well. You get very fine raisin, candied lemon, mirabelle and pineapple aromas. Full-bodied, round and rich on the palate, this is a highly elegant and refined, stimulating saline and lively Prälat with a dense texture and a long and crunchy-mineral, sustainably structured finish. It's a great wine made for decades. 500 liters were made. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 19 24 in January 2025. 2025-2080.

The 2023er Erdener Prälat Riesling Auslese Alte Reben GK was made from 15% botrytized grapes harvested at 116° Oechsle on extremely old un-grafted vines and was fermented down to noble-sweet levels of residual sugar (120 g/l). It initially shows light yet animating reduction with plenty of wild herbs, and only gradually shows a magnificent layered and pure nose of spearmint, lime tree, jasmine, citrusy fruits, cassis, and thyme. The wine shows huge concentration on the very animating and refreshing palate. Exotic and honeyed fruits are present, but gorgeously wrapped in citrusy notes and minty herbs. The finish is super long and focused. 2033-2073