TN: 2005 Carl Schmitt-Wagner - Longuicher Maximiner Herrenberg Riesling Auslese (Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer)

2005 Carl Schmitt-Wagner Longuicher Maximiner Herrenberg Riesling Auslese - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer (4/20/2022)
– popped and poured –
– tasted non-blind over 2 to 3 hours –
– AP No.: … 7 06 –

NOSE: typical MSR; developing aged character; moderate petrol.

BODY: med.-rich golden yellow color; full bodied; bottle was a leaker.

TASTE: moderately aged character; 9.5% alc. not noticeable; medium+ acidity; light for an Auslese, but certainly not lacking flavor; possibly a touch of botrytis (if not merely a spicy aged note); hints of incense, wet wool, raspberry(!), and yams. Aging nicely, and drinking well now, but can continue to rest in the cellar if one prefers fully mature sweet Riesling. Gut impression score: low 90s.