Weingut Carl Loewen Thornicher Ritsch Riesling Auslese, Mosel, Germany 2018 Champagne Francis Verrier perhaps a little more sous-bois

perhaps a little more sous-bois than I have noticed compared to previous bottles

wild strawberry and grapefruit

abundant cherry and raspberry fruit

red cherry and baking spices

This premium mousseux finishes with a touch of sweetness

Weingut Carl Loewen Thornicher Ritsch Riesling Auslese, Mosel, Germany 2018 Champagne Francis Verrier perhaps a little more sous-boisSuper fine and fresh for an Auslese with dainty flavors of rose apples and rose water, colored by bright dried lemons and limes. The medium sweetness, though perceptible and deep, is hardly a factor in this wine, as its threaded surreptitiously through racy acidity and a bright, lemon pith texture. 96 Pts James Suckling