Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Spätlese AP 10 2023 Bottle size: 750ml

‘The 2023 Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese #10 is very clear, fresh and precise on the spring-like nose. Flavors of crushed rocks, salts and lime zest drag into the glass, and the wine, once on the palate, is full of energy and very fine raisin, even blueberry and wax leaf aromas. This beautifully balanced and silky Domprobst Spätlese is full of finesse and reveals a playful, irresistible character with perfectly ripe fruit that is like an idea of fruit rather than material on the palate. This is a subtle stunner and one day will probably be even finer than the gorgeous Himmelreich Spätlese. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in August 2024. 2024-2070’ – Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate, 98/100

‘The 2023 Riesling Graacher Domprobst Spätlese #10 is what Schaefer calls his "classic, linear Spätlese" vis-à-vis the #5 Spätlese made in the same year. Wet slate and vivacious ripe citrus unite seductively on the nose. The palate adds a greenish flicker of aroma that simply enhances the vivaciousness of the elegant, full-fruited, pure citrus. It comes in like a cloud, surrounding the taster, bathing everything in its fine scentedness. (Sweet) 2028-2060’ – Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous, 96/100