Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese Trocken 2017

The 2017 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (White Capsule) –Auction– displays a deep, super intense, concentrated, spicy, toasty and almost "chalky" bouquet of perfectly ripe Riesling berries and even juniper. This dry Riesling starts like a great Burgundy, with immense complexity paired with great finesse. Lush, round and intense on the palate, this is a rich and sweet, highly concentrated and aromatic yet also refined and crystalline Riesling with enormous finesse and complexity on the finish. Picked a few days later, the Auslese AP #42 is even richer and more concentrated than the already spectacular "regular" three-starred Auslese AP #40. It's not bone dry but juicy, fine and elegant and provided with delicate tannins and long-lasting salinity. Even though the wine needs at least a decade or two to unfold all its class, you can be pretty sure you're cellaring one of the finest and greatest dry-styled Rieslings that has ever been made in Germany or elsewhere. This is AP 42, the regular one is AP 40. Tasted in March and April 2019.

Crystalline purity, but profound intensity to the brilliant citrus notes here with everything from yuzu to mirabelle plums to citron and jasmine. Dry and deeply mineral on the palate, which is full-bodied but immensely chalky and structured. Drink now or hold.