Maximin Grünhauser, Abtsberg, Auslese Nr. 88
    Von Schubert

    Maximin Grünhauser, Abtsberg, Auslese Nr. 88, 2018

    91/100
    Vinous
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    1. 2018

      6x37.5cl

      DP

      £173.20

    2. 2018

      6x75cl

      DP

      £268.39

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    Maximin made the bold decision in 2018 to bottle several Auslese fuder barrels individually, each one effectively of Goldkapsel quality. Nr. 88 has a majestic, sweeping nose of rich lavish fruits and flowers, feeling shiny and glossy with a spine of fine, ripe acidity. Spicey and golden and honeyed, this is a supremely stylish and sleek Auslese that develops luxurious notes of truffles, tobacco and white chocolate. A gorgeous Riesling.

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    Critic Reviews

    91/100
    David Schildknecht,
    Vinous
    An effusive nose features quince and white peach preserves laced with mint and bergamot. The palate surprised me with its relative sense of softness and hint of overripeness, though the aforementioned herbal accents serve for pleasingly cooling counterpoint. The dominantly sweet finish engenders a honeyed aura and is soothingly sustained, but fortunately offers a bit of alkaline and stony counterpoint. (As von Schubert mentioned, even some desiccated fruit found its way into Spätlese this vintage.)
    drinking window 2020 - 2039
    date of review 11/2020

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    Specifications

    Country:
    Germany
    Appellation:
    Mosel-Saar-Ruwer
    Producer:
    Von Schubert
    Grape Variety:
    Riesling
    abv:
    7.5%

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