The 2024 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Auslese contains almost no botrytized fruit. Only the slightest note of zesty lemon breaks through on the shy nose. More air reveals a hint of mint sorbet. The palate, however, adds an intriguing sweetness that is so akin to the wonderfully zesty notions of green tangerine peel. The next wave of flavor pushes into greengage and juicy white peach notes, always tempered by vivid citrus. The 2024 has gorgeous linearity and such a tingling, sherbet-like insistence. It is simply wonderful and so utterly balanced. (Sweet)
97 points, Anne Krebiehl, Vinous (Oct 2025)
This is an Auslese clearly built for the long haul. Lush and radiant, showing ripe sweetness held firmly in check by beautifully vibrant acidity. Flambéed pear, key lime pie, and sweet Meyer lemon form the core, accented by elderflower, cardamom, and a touch of candied ginger. Despite its intensity and richness, the wine remains remarkably elegant and gentle, gliding across the palate with finesse. Long, layered, and impeccably balanced, it promises decades of graceful evolution.
95 points, Aleks Zecevic, Wine Enthusiast (Apr 2026)
In spite of the generous ripeness, the dominant aromas and flavors are Amalfi lemons, yellow grapefruit and pomelo with some fresh herbal notes. Very bright and racy, the finish much drier than you might expect for this frankly sweet category. Long, energetic, herbal finish with fascinating grapefruit bitterness and salty minerality. Drinkable now, but best from 2027.
95 points, James Suckling (Sep 2025)
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