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Horst Sauer Escherndorfer Lump Riesling GG Trocken Franken

The 2012 Horst Sauer Escherndorfer Lump Riesling GG Trocken Franken has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Andreas Larsson and Stephan Reinhardt on Horst Sauer Escherndorfer Lump Riesling GG Trocken Franken - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Rheingau.
Horst Sauer Escherndorfer Lump Riesling GG Trocken Franken
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Wine Name
Horst Sauer Escherndorfer Lump Riesling GG Trocken Franken

Wine Producer
Horst Sauer

Score
88

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Riesling

Country
Germany

Vintage
2010

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Andrew Jefford: Full gold, with some green glints. Soft, warm, chiffon scents of crème anglaise; a little roasted white meat in the background. There is, though, also some sappy freshness to give the aromatic profile lift. Harmonious and seductive. On the palate, the wine almost spurts into the mouth: very juicy, fresh, sappy, a “Rite of Spring.” The fruit spectrum is not immensely detailed but makes up for that with its winning energy and force. There’s a vinous finish. It’s fully dry but not in any way tart, hard, or austere; the alcohol is beautifully incorporated. 16

Andreas Larsson: A pure and flinty nose, with youthful fruit and ripe citrus aromas. The palate has good grip and offers plenty of young fruit, ripe lemon, and a fairly long finish. Well balanced and enjoyable. 15

Stephan Reinhardt: Citrus-yellow color. Very clear and aromatic on the nose, with a steely minerality. Quite cool and a little bit yeasty, but this is a classic again—very precise and focused. A racy palate, with steely acidity; no experiments; lovely fruit, lingering piquancy and salinity, and sappy peach flavors (yes, a great wine is allowed to have fruit!). Reductive in style, very forward but with electrifying acidity, bone-dry and mineral—gnadenlos. 17

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Andreas Larsson
Stephan Reinhardt
Tastings year 2012
Region Franken
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