Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Spätlese AP 05 2022 Bottle size: 750ml
Germany, Mosel
R915
‘The astonishing precision of the exotic ripeness and enveloping floral aromas make this extremely concentrated 2022 Mosel Spatlese stand head and shoulders above the majority of the vintage. Then comes the fabulous wet stone freshness that drives the extremely long and totally cool finish. Great aging potential. Drink or hold.’ – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, 97/100
‘The 2022 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese #5 is the only one next to the Domprobst Spätlese reserved for the auction (AP 13), so the more classic AP 10 wasn't been produced in 2022. The AP 5 Domprobst offers a very bright, clear, flinty and aristocratic nose that is still discreet and quite citric but most of all coolish and stony. On the palate, the wine becomes immediately hedonistic; it is round but refined and elegant, with great balance and a mouth-tickling, saline, crystalline and salivating finish. This is the Spätlese to be cellared, whereas the Himmelreich is already so seductive that it will be hard to forget it for a couple of years. The Domprobst is a classic that will surely improve with more bottle age. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork.’ – Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate, 96/100
‘The 2022 Graacher Domprobst Spätlese #5 is redolent of gentle orange peel and wonderfully insistent Navel orange aromas, almost verging into Tarocco. Underneath is the gentlest white peach and subtle and aromatic apricot with a touch of cream. The finesse, the serenity, the ease, and the flow are immense. Finishes wonderfully zesty. (Sweet). 2025-2060’ – Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous, 95/100
‘Very intense and showy and fruity. Lightly saline on the end and made with conviction. 2024-2040’ – Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 17/20
‘The 2022 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese #5 is the only one next to the Domprobst Spätlese reserved for the auction (AP 13), so the more classic AP 10 wasn't been produced in 2022. The AP 5 Domprobst offers a very bright, clear, flinty and aristocratic nose that is still discreet and quite citric but most of all coolish and stony. On the palate, the wine becomes immediately hedonistic; it is round but refined and elegant, with great balance and a mouth-tickling, saline, crystalline and salivating finish. This is the Spätlese to be cellared, whereas the Himmelreich is already so seductive that it will be hard to forget it for a couple of years. The Domprobst is a classic that will surely improve with more bottle age. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork.’ – Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate, 96/100
‘The 2022 Graacher Domprobst Spätlese #5 is redolent of gentle orange peel and wonderfully insistent Navel orange aromas, almost verging into Tarocco. Underneath is the gentlest white peach and subtle and aromatic apricot with a touch of cream. The finesse, the serenity, the ease, and the flow are immense. Finishes wonderfully zesty. (Sweet). 2025-2060’ – Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous, 95/100
‘Very intense and showy and fruity. Lightly saline on the end and made with conviction. 2024-2040’ – Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com, 17/20
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 7.5% |
| Blend information | 100% Riesling |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Riesling |
| Rating | JS 97 |
| Producer information | Willi Schaefer is a small family winery that dates back to the year 1121. They produce exclusively Riesling, because this grape variety is qualitatively the best that thrives on their weathered Devonian slate soil. Their parcels are located in Graacher Dompropst and Graacher Himmelreich, as well as in Wehlener Sonnenuhr. The plots are located on steep slate slopes and consist of up to 100-year-old, ungrafted vines. |
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