Pressemeldungen ArchivWine Advocate by Robert Parker; Dezember 2002Weinbeschreibungen von Pierre-Antoine Rovani 21022 Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Kabinett, 2001 (89 pts.)
Lime-infused pears make up the aromatic profile of this Kabinett. A spicy, light to medium-bodied wine; it reveals excellent depth, purity and formidable nobility. Its highly detailed minerality dominates the palate as well as its admirably long finish.
Projected maturity 2003-2009.
21030 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett, 2001 (89 pts.)
Medium-bodied and satin-textured, it regales the palate with thick layers of apples, pears, and assorted exotic fruits. An extravagant wine, it is boisterous and fleshy.
Projected maturity: now-2008.
21066 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett, 2001 (90 pts.)
Reveals a nose of slate and minerals. It admirably combines outstanding richness with a zesty acidity. White peaches and Champagne currants can be found in its pure,refined, and long finishing personality.
Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Lime-infused.
21052 Veldenzer Elisenberg Riesling Auslese 2001 (95 pts.)
"Consumers should do whatever it takes to latch onto Richter's superlative 2001 Ausleses. Creamed anise, acacia, honeysuckle blossoms, and baby powder are found in the luxurlant aromatics of the 2001 Veldenzer Elisenberg Riesling Auslese. A succulent, concentrated, broad, huge wine, it conquers the palate with its pears. Medium-bodied and satin-textured, this beauty has the density of a Beerenauslese yet the charm of an Auslese, in addition, its hugely expressive, prodigious finish reveals even more waves of mineral-laced fruit.
Projected maturity: 2008-2020+
21020 Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Spätlese 2001 (91 pts.)
This Spätlese has a demure, yet sweet and ripe nose. A harmonius wine, it offers honeyed minerals, flowers, and red currants in its refined flavor profile as well as in its long pure finish. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2015
21012 Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Rielsing Spätlese 2001 (93 pts.)
Armed with gorgeous depth of fruit, a seamless character, as well as loads of richness, the herbal tea, flint, and tangy candied lime-scented 2001 Juffer Sonnenuhr is a top-notch Spätlese of Auslese concentration. White peaches, charmomile, verbena, and sugar coated limes can be found in its elegant, powerful personality as well as in its 45+ second finish.
It shouldbe consumed between 2006 and 2018.
21027 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 2001 (90 pts.)
Rich aromas of tangy pears and minerals can be discended in the nose of the 2001 Spätlese. medium-bodied, plump, lush, and satin-textured, it is a thick, expressive wine laden with soft layers of candied white fruits. Anticipated maturity 2004-2012.
21051 Veldenzer Elisenberg Riesling Spätlese 2001 (92 pts.)
The Veldenzer Elisenberg Spätlese offers a sultry nose of talcum powder, baked apples, and spiced pears. Big and rich, this medium-bodied wine is opulent, feminine, and more structured than the Wehlener Sonnenuhr. White chocolate, slate, minerals, currants, peaches, and an assortment of perfums make up its exotic flavor profile. Projected maturity: 2004-2014
21053 Mülheimer Helenenkloster Riesling Spätlese 2001 (90+ pts.)
Smoky minerals and super-ripe pears can be found in the nose of theis plump, thick 2001 Helenenkloster Spätlese. This wine bursts on the palate with oodles of richness. Chewy poached pears burst on the taster's palate, unleashingly sweet, velvety waves.
01011 Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese**, cask 68 2001(96 pts.)
It has awesome aromatic depth, displaying sweet, honeyed liquid minerals and hints of pineapple. On the palate, this stupendous Auslese has extraordinary breadth, clarity, and length. A massive yet balanced and harmonious wine, it admirably sports cammed with well-delinated yet immensely ripe pears and aplles. Slate, minerals, and traces of botrytised honey can be found in its superb finish. Drink this lush, pure wine between 2010 and 2022+.
10010 Graacher Dompropst Riesling Beerenauslese 2001 (96 pts.)
Apricots, spices, and peaches make up the nose of the 2001 Beerenauslese. Another massive offering from Richter, it's thick, plush personality is medium-bodied and oily textured. Jammy peaches, jellied apricots, and loads of smoky spices can be discerned in its sweet, concentrated character as well as in is lenghty finish. Projected maturity: 2010-2030.
01059 Mülheimer Helenenkloster Riesling Eiswein 2001 (99 pts.)
An awe-inspiring wine, the white-peach-scented 2001 Helenenkloster Eiswein has an unreal personality. It appears to have the weight of a Trockenbeerenauslese yet the balance and purity of an Eiswein. Red currants, peaches, tangerines, cherries, apricots, chamomile, pineapples, and raspberries are among its stunning panoply of flavors. Medium to full-bodied and oily-textured, this wine is thick yet razor sharp as well as syrupy yet balanced. It is a tour de force in winemaking!
Projected maturity: 2015-2035.
Gault Millau Wein Guide 2003, November 2002Edelsüsser Weisswein des Jahres 2001 Mülheimer Helenenkloster Riesling Eiswein ** (100 Punkte)
Winespectator, April 30, 2002Eiswein/Auslese/Richter Estate 2000 Riesling Eiswein Mülheimer Helenenkloster 2000
Score: 93 pts., Price: $75
Lovely. Vibrant peach, lime and honey flavors mingle with the juicy texture in this elegant, snappy dessert white. It crams a lot of flavor into a slim frame. Very harmonious and expressive. Best from 2003 through 2012. (BS)
Riesling Auslese Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr 2000
Score: 91 pts., Price: $35
Beautiful expression of grape and soil. Intense and concentrated, this Riesling resonates with apricot, vanilla cream and slate flavors on a vibrant structure. Drink now through 2012. 120 cases made. (BS)
Riesling Richter Estate 2000
Score: 87 pts., Price: $13
Lovely QbA. Fresh, snappy and balanced, with peach, apple and mineral flavors ending with a mouthwatering tang. Drink now through 2005. 1,800 cases made. (BS) Pressemeldungen aktuell |
