2019 Weingut Markus Molitor • Graacher Himmelreich Auslese ** (Golden Capsule)
Reviewed by Stephan Reinhardt
Issue Date 11th Jun 2021
Source June 2021 Week 2, The Wine Advocate
Rating 96+ points
Release Price NA
Drink Date 2030 - 2070
The yellow-golden 2019 Graacher Himmelreich Auslese ** (Golden Capsule) is brilliantly clear yet also intense and concentrated on the pure, fresh, finely raisined and herbal (rosemary), slightly honeyed nose that is complex and ambitious. Dense and juicy, with a vivacious purity and great finesse, this is a concentrated, vibrantly fresh and tightly structured Auslese with a remarkably digestible finish. There might be some percentage of botrytis that gives this Auslese a lush texture that is otherwise terribly clear and vital. I’d keep it for at least 7 years and up to 40, if only I could. Attention, though, the wine has serious acidity. Tasted from AP 39 20 in May 2021.