Riesling Beerenauslese 2005

Differential taxation according to (Section 24 (1) and (2) UStG 1994)

Year 2005

Region Austria Wachau

Bottle size 0.5l

Fill level high fill

Label condition slight scratches on the back label

Rating Parker 96-98

contains sulphites

Price per liter 1l/€ 133.33

Robert Parker: 96-98

I was about to run out of superlatives at this time in our tasting session, but Hirtzberger had by no means finished his performance. A trio of noble sweet wines awaits. Some nobly botrytized fruit could also be salvaged from Singerriedel this year, and forms the major part of 500 liters of 2005 Riesling Beerenauslese which I tasted from tank. Typical apricot jam aromas of this site are accentuated by brown spices and a poof of smoke. The palate is creamy and rich, yet elegant, refined, and elevated by effective, vintage-typical ripe acidity. Subtle honey, brown spices, and apricot preserve combine with a remarkable amount of fresh apricot fruit and fruit skin character for a sensational super-concentrate. Roasted richness, pure honeyed ennoblement, and a fresh fruit matrix that promotes elegance, lift, and fluidity: this has it all. “The secret of a really good Beerenauslese,” claims Hirtzberger – in a remark reminiscent of the Mosel's Willi Schaefer – “ is to retain juiciness and to be truly selective.”