lively and taut with loads of earthy/savory layers and great length

on very laminated schist with sand

which makes the nose hard to read but the flavors are extremely rich yet retain the fine sense of detail and minerality that Millandes typically gives

with repeating cherry and floral character and building tannins adding final grip

it could produce superb wines

Julian Haart, Piesporter Goldtropfchen Riesling Spatlese Vintage:2017 lively and taut with loadsA blade runner riesling Sptlese in which you barely taste the analytically generous sweetness due to the whiplash acidity. Still quite closed in the nose with a pronounced note of licorice. However, you're already in racy riesling paradise on the palate. Better from 2019, showing long term aging potential too.