2005 Wiltinger Braune Kupp Auslese Le Gallais Goldkapsel

Another auction lot (A.P. #7), and one of only two bottlings from this site, the 2005 Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Auslese Gold Capsule smells of plum preserves and lily with a pungent nip of fresh ginger and wood smoke. Vibrant and invigorating on the palate and strikingly creamy in texture, it layers fresh plum, spiced plum preserve, lime, and floral essences. The clarity, refinement and penetration of fruits, flowers, spice, and salty minerality displayed in the finish here is breathtaking. Almost inevitably, it will count as a relative bargain as well, because Muller’s wines from Le Gallais, however outstanding, virtually always achieve prices at auction significantly lower than those of comparable Scharzhofberger. Also recommended: 2005 Riesling “Scharzhof” ($ unknown; 86). Importer: Frederick Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700