While many dry wines from the Mosel are overly tart, this offering is a very pleasant exception. It is stony, minerally and a bit austere, offering up the barest hints of peach kernel and spice, but it’s also characterful. It finishes with good length, showing firmness alongside dried-spice notes.
— J.C.
(10/1/2009)
A sweet, plump, succulent spätlese, Bastgen’s 2007 Auf den Felsen (on the rocks, referring to the section of the vineyard) features scents of aloe and lime, followed by apple and citrus flavors surrounding a mineral core. Mouthwatering on the finish.
— J.C.
(10/1/2009)
This rather lightweight kabinett is entirely in character for its classification. Even if many 2007 kabinetts are bigger and richer, Bastgen’s offers finely detailed flavors of honey, melon, peppery spice and crushed stones. Great apéritif wine.
— J.C.
(10/1/2009)