The 2022 Dr. H. Thanisch Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Spätlese Goldkapsel Auction Wine is a rare and highly sought-after Mosel Riesling from one of Germany’s most historic wine estates. Sourced from the legendary Bernkasteler Doctor vineyard, widely regarded as one of the finest Riesling sites in the world, this special auction bottling is selected from the estate’s most exceptional parcels and lots. The steep blue slate slopes, meticulous hand harvesting and strict auction selection criteria result in a wine of extraordinary concentration, finesse and longevity.
The nose is intensely aromatic, revealing white peach, apricot and candied citrus alongside notes of jasmine, honey, slate and exotic spice. The palate is richly textured yet remarkably weightless, balancing luscious fruit sweetness with piercing acidity and a profound mineral core. Layers of ripe stone fruit, citrus zest and floral complexity unfold through a long, seamless finish. The special auction selection gives the wine additional depth, precision and ageing potential beyond a classic Spätlese.
Ben’s Recommendation:
A magnificent Mosel Riesling and a superb collector’s wine that showcases the magic of the Bernkasteler Doctor vineyard. Elegant, complex and incredibly age-worthy, it pairs beautifully with foie gras, spicy Asian cuisine, roast pork, blue cheese and fruit-based desserts. While captivating in its youth, this wine will reward long-term cellaring through 2050 and beyond, developing extraordinary layers of honeyed, mineral and tertiary complexity.
