2018 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spatlese #5 1.5L [JG94][JS94]

Producer: Weingut Willi Schaefer 
Region: Mosel, Germany 
Varietal: Riesling 
Year: 2018 

John Gilman, 94 Points

"The 2018 Domprobst Spätlese AP #5 is far more reserved out of the blocks than the AP #10 version, and this wine will demand some extended bottle age before it really starts to hit on all cylinders. However, the potential here is outstanding and all that is needed is some patience to outwait the inherent structural reserves of the Domprobst. The bouquet is a fine mix of pear, apple, salty slate minerality, bee pollen, petrol and spring flowers. On the palate the wine is deep, fullish and very, very precise, with superb cut, a great core and a veritable slate bath of minerality on the long, tightly-knit and focused finish. This is going to be stellar. (Drink between 2028-2075)" 

James Suckling, 94 Points 

"This has a wicked reductive edge now, so either don’t touch this for a long time, or let it open up in the glass (or, yes, decanter!). When it does finally give way, soak up the amazing, stoney nuances, freshly squeezed Japanese plums and Korean pears. Medium-bodied and tightly constructed on the palate, bound by a flinty texture with pointed acidity and crunchy lemon zest. Medium-long on the finish. Drink in 2024." 

Alcohol: 7.5% 

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