2023 Domprobst Kabinett, Willi Schaefer

"The 2023er Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett is a fruity-styled wine which proves really reserved and almost non-saying at first, with only faint scents of fine smoke and almond cream and needs quite some time to develop a very refined and elegant nose of anise, jasmine, white flowers, cassis, lavender, and earthy spices. The wine reveals more on the palate, where intense yellow and zesty fruits come through and give it a superbly playful and animating side. The finish is very long, still compact and in need of integration. The density is quite superb, and the wine proves both intense and focused. The length in the aftertaste is stunning and mouthwatering. This great Kabinett needs a good decade to fully deliver. 2033-2053" (Mosel Fine wines, No. 71, Juni 2024)