This came from more concentrated material [than the A.P. #11] with a higher percentage of botrytis, explained Schaefer. Quince jelly, marzipan and penetratingly pungent anise and caraway distillates inform the nose and the glossy, glycerol-rich palate. In...
Golden amber in the glass, this wine has aromas of wildflower honey, honeycomb and ripe peach. It is velvety smooth in the mouth, with flavors of freshly baked tarte Tatin, peach and canned pear halves. Good acidity balances well with the sweetness.
Picked on October 17, the 2020 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese #11 represents the finish of the harvest and is the only Auslese and the highest predicate that was produced last year chez Willi Schaefer. Based on ripe, intense and concentrated yet heal...
2005 Chateau Climens just soars from the glass with layers of clear honey, marmalade, nectarine and minerals all beautifully carved...a convincing, great Climens.
Pale gold, the 2009 Climens offers up a fabulously fragrant nose of green tea, chamomile, powdered ginger, lemon marmalade and fallen leaves with suggestions of spice cake and preserved mandarin peel. The palate is super intense with vibrant, energetic fr...
The 2015 Climens contains 132g/L residual sugar. Cropped at 21.2hL/ha, it is wonderful and expressive with wild honey, praline, almond and saffron aromas. The palate is very well balanced with fine definition, perhaps a little more depth and concentrat...