2018 Erdener Pralat Auslese WK (3 Star)

The 2018 Riesling Erdener Prälat Auslese *** (White Capsule) is terribly fine and complex on the deep, pure and elegant nose that shows tobacco and tropical fruit as well as rum aromas from the intense yet refined and crystal-clear, red slate bouquet. The nose is simply mind-blowing in its combination of intensity and finesse, of complexity and purity. There are exotic notes, yet everything here is so insanely fine, clear and slatey. This is arguably the most exciting bouquet I have ever had under my nose! Silky, round and intense on the palate, this is a full-bodied, warm and rich yet fine and juicy, crystalline and elegant Prälat with a sustainable, spectacular, intense and complex yet finely structured and very elegant finish that still keeps purity and finesse despite its warmth and power. What an incredible firstling from this tiny grand cru that Molitor got from an eight-are plot from Kajo Christoffel. The price is high (590 euros) but worth every cent since there is no other Prälat of this class on the planet. Tasted twice at the domain in September 2020.