2024 Dr. H. Thanisch Bernkasteler Doctor Riesling Spatlese, Mosel

A noble Spatlese with a wealth of golden autumn fruit and stunning freshness. Great concentration and precision, plus wild herb and wet-stone freshness that must be tasted to be believed. Excellent aging potential. Drink or hold.

96 points James Suckling

Few vineyards in the world enjoy the legendary status of Bernkasteler Doctor. Revered for centuries and often regarded as one of Germany's greatest Riesling sites, this steep, slate covered slope overlooking the Mosel River produces wines of extraordinary finesse, longevity and complexity. Dr. H. Thanisch has been one of the vineyard's most respected custodians for generations, crafting Rieslings that capture the unique character of this iconic terroir with remarkable precision.

The 2024 vintage delivered beautifully balanced fruit, combining ripeness with vibrant acidity and crystalline purity. The blue Devonian slate soils of Bernkasteler Doctor retain warmth and encourage slow, even ripening, while the Mosel's cool climate preserves freshness and aromatic intensity. The result is a Spätlese of exceptional elegance, balancing luscious fruit with mineral tension and age worthy structure.

Pale gold with shimmering green highlights, the bouquet is intensely expressive, revealing aromas of white peach, apricot and ripe nectarine alongside notes of lime blossom, mandarin and crushed slate. As the wine opens, hints of jasmine, honey and citrus zest emerge, adding further complexity. The palate is rich yet wonderfully poised, delivering layers of stone fruit, lime and green apple wrapped around vibrant acidity. The sweetness is beautifully balanced by the wine's mineral backbone, creating a sense of energy and precision that carries through to a long, slate infused finish.

This is a magnificent partner for lobster with citrus butter, spicy Asian seafood dishes, roast duck with orange glaze, pork belly or a blue cheese tart. Equally rewarding on its own, it offers the irresistible balance of fruit, acidity and minerality that defines great Mosel Spätlese.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2050.