| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | Germany > Mosel |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Still |
Marked by a note of spice and resin I attribute to wood, as well as by aromas of ripe white peach, lime, and grapefruit, the 2009 Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Riesling Auslese A.P. #7 offers a strikingly buoyant yet glycerin-rich as well as creamily-polished palate performance. Its efficacious springs of acidity lend saliva-stimulating vivacity as well as tame 90 grams of residual sugar, in contrast with the behavior of the corresponding Herrenberg. This merely 7.5% alcohol Auslese ought to be worth following for 25 years, and perhaps longer. (The track record at this address - bear in mind - was set under a significantly different regimen from that which has evolved here in the last half-dozen years after a somewhat awkward transitional period. There will be a second, late-released fuder of Abtsberg Auslese, but that von Schubert deems this A.P. #7 the better of the two can be concluded from his decision to choose it for his bottlings in larger-format.)
Pale golden yellow. Bright aromas of bosc pear, pineapple and sweet lime. Creamy but delicate on the palate, displaying a juicy citrus character. Nicely balanced, animated and satisfying riesling with a firm but spicy aftertaste.
A little stinky but fair enough in a traditional way. Just a bit chewy. Drink 2015-2025.
