Weingut Carl Loewen Thornicher Ritsch Riesling Auslese, Mosel, Germany 2018 Champagne Francis Verrier abundant cherry and raspberry fruit

abundant cherry and raspberry fruit

Not far off the magical 2015

perhaps a little more sous-bois than I have noticed compared to previous bottles

white flowers and spices

its deep purple color is followed by a powerful bouquet of crème de cassis

Weingut Carl Loewen Thornicher Ritsch Riesling Auslese, Mosel, Germany 2018 Champagne Francis Verrier abundant cherry and raspberry fruitSuper fine and fresh for an Auslese with dainty flavors of rose apples and rose water, colored by bright dried lemons and limes. The medium sweetness, though perceptible and deep, is hardly a factor in this wine, as its threaded surreptitiously through racy acidity and a bright, lemon pith texture. 96 Pts James Suckling