2011 Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Auslese

Fine aromas of citrus fruit and spices open the curtain to an impressive presentation of orange, mandarin and grapefruit flavours, all inclusive of juice, pith and zesty peel. A delicate touch of cloves and a subtle note of bitterness add intrigue to an already complex composition. There is nothing cloying about the expression of the ample residual sugar. Luscious but fresh, exotic but not tropical, it leaves enough room for a deft minerally touch, and once the exuberance of youth has subsided, we have every reason to expect a masterful demonstration of elegance. (MS)