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Joh Jos Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese 2021

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Joh Jos Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese 2021
Producer Joh Jos Prum
Region, Country Mosel, Germany
Bottle Size 750ml
Case Size 12
Product Code 22273-750

This is Katharina Prüm’s desert island category. Light in body but intense in flavour, the wines deliver a mesmerising balance between elegance, freshness, racy fruit and slate-like minerality, unique to the Mosel. As always, there is considerably more depth of fruit here than in the Kabinett-level wines, although not necessarily more overt sweetness. Instead, it is a question of more flesh, more power and, therefore, wines that can stand up to richer food. Prüm believes this category is the most versatile at the table—and she should know!


Again, we have excellent transparency and expression of place alongside more savoury depth. Prüm describes the ‘21 Graacher and Whelener as a super classical expression of their vineyards, and this year see a wonderful cameo from the Bernkasteler Lay. This vineyard is traditionally bottled at the Auslese level. It’s interesting to note, too, that the Graacher is considerably more open than the Wehlener at this stage—it is usually the other way around. As the notes below attest, 2021 is a stunning vintage for Prüm’s Spätlese. These wines are already thrilling to taste but will continue gaining depth and complexity for decades.



Joh Jos Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese 2021

Reviews

“The 2021er Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese has a beautifully complex and pure nose of lime tree, verbena, orange blossom, anise, smoke, cassis, jasmine, and white peach. The wine coats the palate with very pure and fresh fruits and leaves a vibrating and hugely long finish. This splendidly pure Spätlese has great energy! 2031-2051”
95 points, Jean Fisch and David Rayer, Mosel Fine Wines
“The nose of the 2021 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese shows a touch of smoke, followed by vividly fruity ripeness, redolent of melon, juicy pear, and flinty peach. The palate is full and sinuous, the sweetness absolutely channelled into juicy, energetic and mouth-watering flow. A yeasty undertow lends texture and an additional dimension. Freshness defines this wine and lends it untold elegance and balance.”
93 points, Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous

Reviews

“The 2021er Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese has a beautifully complex and pure nose of lime tree, verbena, orange blossom, anise, smoke, cassis, jasmine, and white peach. The wine coats the palate with very pure and fresh fruits and leaves a vibrating and hugely long finish. This splendidly pure Spätlese has great energy! 2031-2051”
95 points, Jean Fisch and David Rayer, Mosel Fine Wines
“The nose of the 2021 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese shows a touch of smoke, followed by vividly fruity ripeness, redolent of melon, juicy pear, and flinty peach. The palate is full and sinuous, the sweetness absolutely channelled into juicy, energetic and mouth-watering flow. A yeasty undertow lends texture and an additional dimension. Freshness defines this wine and lends it untold elegance and balance.”
93 points, Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous

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