2023 Carl Loewen Leiwener Laurentiuslay Riesling Spätlese Mosel

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92pts Mosel Fine Wines: "AP: 16 24. The 2023 Laurentiuslay Riesling Spätlese, as it is referred to on the front label, was block-harvested with a tiny proportion of botrytis at 88° Oechsle from grapes situated higher up the central part of the vineyard and was fermented and matured in Fuder down to fruity-styled levels of residual sugar (61 g/l). It displays a quite aromatic and ripe nose of William pear, almond cream, yellow peach, aniseed, quince, a hint of melon, and earthy spices. The wine coats the palate with very juicy and slightly honeyed yellow fruits as well as a hint of exotic touch. The feeling of acidity is comparatively low, so that the sweetness still stands out at this early stage, and makes it come over as a riper Auslese-like wine. The length is impressive, and it is packed with complexity. This rich, sweet, and creamy Spätlese needs a decade to fully integrate its elements and shine. 2033-2053 "(08/2024)