James Suckling
99 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: “The enveloping dried-fruit character ranges the spectrum from apples to mangoes. You could spend a long time studying it or just wallowing in it. Dense and luscious, this is another limited-edition masterpiece from Egon Müller that collectors will fight over. An enormous finish that neither has a trace of heaviness nor one jot too much sweetness. Drink anytime throughout this century.” 06/18
John Gilman
John Gilman, View From the Cellar: “The 2017 TBA from the Scharzhofberg will be the first wine of this level to be released through normal trade channels by Egon Müller in many, many years, as most have been held in the cellar for eventual auctioning in Trier when they start to close in on maturity. This is going to be a great wine, as the nose offers up a beautifully glazed mix of candied pear, mirabelle, mango, honey, a touch of salty soil tones, violets, lemon blossoms and a very exotic touch of spiced meats in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and beautifully balanced, with zesty acids, great focus and grip and a very, very long, very complex finish. Egon Müller has made so many great TBAs over the years that it is hard to get a sense where this young titan will land in his personal pantheon, but it is going to make a few lucky clients very happy when it is released. 2018-2075+.” 06/18
Other
100 Points, Jean Fisch and David Rayer, Mosel Fine Wines: “AP: 09 18. The 2017er Scharzhofberger TBA was harvested at well over 200° Oechsle. What is remarkable here is that the wine proves so delicate and elegant despite its huge ripeness. The nose develops stunningly complex notes of greengage, date, marzipan, raisin, and fine herbs all wrapped into great creamy elements. The wine develops a stunningly vibrant yet also superbly creamy feel on the palate, where more date mingles with herbs and spices to make for a surprisingly refined and multi-layered feel for such a “big” TBA. The wine grows in oiliness and presence as it develops on the palate yet always remains focused and refined. It leaves one with a great airy feel of exotic dried fruits, whipped cream and honey in the never-ending finish. This is simply a perfect TBA in the making. 2032-2067” 06/18
Egon Muller, Scharzhofberger Riesling TBA, Mosel
US$6,800 / 每箱價格
James Suckling
99 Points, James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com: “The enveloping dried-fruit character ranges the spectrum from apples to mangoes. You could spend a long time studying it or just wallowing in it. Dense and luscious, this is another limited-edition masterpiece from Egon Müller that collectors will fight over. An enormous finish that neither has a trace of heaviness nor one jot too much sweetness. Drink anytime throughout this century.” 06/18
John Gilman
John Gilman, View From the Cellar: “The 2017 TBA from the Scharzhofberg will be the first wine of this level to be released through normal trade channels by Egon Müller in many, many years, as most have been held in the cellar for eventual auctioning in Trier when they start to close in on maturity. This is going to be a great wine, as the nose offers up a beautifully glazed mix of candied pear, mirabelle, mango, honey, a touch of salty soil tones, violets, lemon blossoms and a very exotic touch of spiced meats in the upper register. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied, complex and beautifully balanced, with zesty acids, great focus and grip and a very, very long, very complex finish. Egon Müller has made so many great TBAs over the years that it is hard to get a sense where this young titan will land in his personal pantheon, but it is going to make a few lucky clients very happy when it is released. 2018-2075+.” 06/18
Other
100 Points, Jean Fisch and David Rayer, Mosel Fine Wines: “AP: 09 18. The 2017er Scharzhofberger TBA was harvested at well over 200° Oechsle. What is remarkable here is that the wine proves so delicate and elegant despite its huge ripeness. The nose develops stunningly complex notes of greengage, date, marzipan, raisin, and fine herbs all wrapped into great creamy elements. The wine develops a stunningly vibrant yet also superbly creamy feel on the palate, where more date mingles with herbs and spices to make for a surprisingly refined and multi-layered feel for such a “big” TBA. The wine grows in oiliness and presence as it develops on the palate yet always remains focused and refined. It leaves one with a great airy feel of exotic dried fruits, whipped cream and honey in the never-ending finish. This is simply a perfect TBA in the making. 2032-2067” 06/18
