Graacher Domprobst Kabinett Versteigerung, Weingut Willi Schaefer 2023

AP: 01 24. The 2023er Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett #01 (the reference to #01 is written in small on the bottom right of the label) is a fruity-styled wine with a stunningly pure nose made of citrusy fruits, pear, herbs, and smoky elements. The wine proves incredibly precise and focused on the multi-layered palate and leaves a stunningly precise feel of fruits, minerals, and ripe acidity in the incredibly persistent finish. The focus, elegance, intensity, and yet lightness is simply remarkable. What a stunning Kabinett! 2033-2043

Enormous power and spiciness are compressed into the sleek silhouette of this super-elegant riesling Kabinett. The aromas need further bottle aging to fully unfurl, but the precision and harmony are already breathtaking. Then comes the extraordinary wet stone and wild herb complexity in the extremely long finish. Expands spectacularly in the glass. Drinkable now, but best from 2026.