The 2022 Joh Jos Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese from the esteemed Mosel region of Germany is a true masterpiece of winemaking. Radiant and pale golden in colour, this wine immediately captures the senses with its intoxicating aromas of ripe apricot, honeyed peach, and delicate hints of citrus blossom. On the palate, a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity is showcased, with flavours of nectarine, pineapple, and a touch of minerality. The texture is rich and velvety, leaving a lingering finish of juicy stone fruits. This Riesling Auslese displays the impeccable craftsmanship of Joh Jos Prüm, whose expertise and dedication to quality shine through in every sip. Enjoy now or cellar for future indulgence.
Critic Reviews
98 POINTS
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com
A very great Mosel Auslese with the combination of enormous concentration, exotic ripeness and vibrancy that we expect from the very top producers of this style. What a fantastic interplay of grape sweetness and aromatic richness with an underlying slatey acidity that makes this so pure and straight.
97 POINTS
Stuart Pigott - JamesSuckling.com
This very concentrated and super-elegant riesling Auslese is still tightly-wound. However, it already has a very wide spectrum of subtle yellow fruit and wild flower aromas. Terrific structure behind the rich, but still medium-bodied palate. Incredibly long, slatey finish with staggering freshness that pulls you back for more of this Mosel masterpiece. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.
95 POINTS
Decanter
Tangs of cut stone and lime zest are peppered with gunpowder and smoke, but there's a powerful core of ripe lemon, lime and yellow cherry flavours too. While light on its feet, it's an unctuous, supple wine with a pert tangerine sweetness. Quite a bit more expressive in youth than the 2022 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese, it's already hedonistic with a brief decant but certainly ageworthy as well.
94 POINTS
Aleks Zecevic - Wine Enthusiast
This is lush, velvety sweet Riesling, but with mouthwatering acidity creating an elegant feel. This delivers flavors of orange blossom, elderberry, fresh quince and candied lime. The vibrant structure imparts focus and length and provides backbone for aging. It finishes with a mineral-inflected aftertaste. Best after 2030.
93 POINTS
Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous
The 2022 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Auslese Goldkapsel, made with about 30% botrytis, does not give much away on its closed nose. Still, the ripest peach, edged with orange zestiness, is luminous on the palate, encompassing tart-sweet fruit and the slightest lift of botrytis. Concentration and slight viscosity with intense sweetness and honey are edged with citrus. (Luscious)
92 POINTS
Anne Krebiehl MW - Vinous
The 2022 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Auslese is rather shy. The palate tingles with tangerine, ripe, rounded, aromatic, and full of tangy, zesty, sweet, ripe citrus. Wonderfully expressive on the mid-palate and with a subtle finish, full of those vivid aromatics. (Sweet)
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Tasting Notes
The 2022 Joh Jos Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese from the esteemed Mosel region of Germany is a true masterpiece of winemaking. Radiant and pale golden in colour, this wine immediately captures the senses with its intoxicating aromas of ripe apricot, honeyed peach, and delicate hints of citrus blossom. On the palate, a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity is showcased, with flavours of nectarine, pineapple, and a touch of minerality. The texture is rich and velvety, leaving a lingering finish of juicy stone fruits. This Riesling Auslese displays the impeccable craftsmanship of Joh Jos Prüm, whose expertise and dedication to quality shine through in every sip. Enjoy now or cellar for future indulgence.
