Rausch Riesling Auslese Long Gold Capsule A P #6 2005

Zilliken’s 2005 Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese Long Gold Capsule A.P. #6, exhibits significant botrytis character, woven into a nose that features high-toned apple, marzipan, grapefruit, white raisin. and prickly-spice. Layers of fresh, dried, baked and caramelized fruits, suffused with citrus, honey, and vanilla cream make for a dramatically rich, complex and harmonious mouthful of Riesling. The finish – shot through with bright citricity and underlain by wet stone – rolls forcefully across the palate.

Score: 94

David Schildknecht, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 31 October 2006