Erdener Treppchen Auslese Lange Goldkapsel, Dr. Hermann 2023

From ungrafted vines planted in the late 1990s that were picked at 125° to 130° Oechsle and based on 50% botrytis, the 2023 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese (Long Gold Capsule) opens with a very clear and aromatic passion fruit aroma intertwined with herbal notes on the deep, saline and complex, elegant and refined nose. On the palate, this is an Auslese full of vibrant finesse, and it's provided with laser-sharp acidity and mineral tension but most of all this delicate and lush fruit texture. It's irresistible in its crystalline salinity. 500 liters were made. This has 145 grams per liter of residual sugar, 11 grams per liter of total acidity and 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 20 24 in January 2025. 2030-2090.

The 2023er Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese lange GK was made from 50% botrytized fruit harvested in the original Busslay sector at 130° Oechsle and was fermented down to noble-sweet levels of residual sugar (140 g/l). It delivers a gorgeously pure and layered nose of passion fruit, smoke, acacia, orange zest, lime tree, thyme, fresh mirabelle, and elderberry. The wine is very pure also on the palate, where it is driven by ripe, animating acidity. The finish proves very concentrated at this early stage, with intense flavors of citrusy fruits and many spices. The aftertaste is slightly broader and very intense. 2038-2073