the finely tuned sweetness of this auslese brings out the muskier notes of apple: a mix of fresh and baked fruit, with peeled skin and compote flesh. initially, there still is the spectre of yeast but with some time there are hints of burnt sugar and apricot compote, too. a lovely, engulfing apple tartness makes this as suited to baked fruit desserts and fruit tarts as to creamy, ripe cheeses. full marks for poise and freshness. this is a baby still and will need time to come into its own and unfold even more layers. drink from 2018.
Ried Pfaffenberg Auslese