BA.T Beerenauslese 2017 375ml

Wine Description for BA.T Beerenauslese 2017 375ml from Tement

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, bright to medium golden yellow – a visual promise of the concentrated sweetness awaiting in the glass.

Nose

A fascinating composition of dates, grapefruits and apricots, created through the targeted use of 30% botrytis-affected berries. Above this opulent fruit base float airy notes of ginger, mint, elderflower and citrus fruits – an aromatic lightness that lends depth and tension to the sweetness.

Palate

Here the true artistry of Tement reveals itself: despite 80 grammes of residual sugar, this wine never feels heavy or broad. Honeydew melon complements the spectrum of yellow fruits, whilst 8 grammes of acidity provide crystalline freshness. Spicy and citrus accents traverse the palate with elegant concentration. The stainless steel maturation preserves the varietal clarity of Sauvignon Blanc, allowing the wine to appear playful and precise – less complex than Tement’s legendary Essenz, but more accessible and charming.

Finish

Long, fresh and remarkably clear for a Beerenauslese of this sweetness concentration. The acidity carries the fruit through to the very end.

Grape Variety & Vinification

From a careful selection of 70% healthy and 30% noble rot-affected Sauvignon Blanc berries. The maturation in stainless steel is a conscious decision that preserves varietal purity and freshness – no oak notes distract from the fruit intensity.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Perfect with vanilla mousse with lemon sorbet and fresh mint, classic Palatschinken or surprisingly good with Käsebuchteln. The wine also harmonises beautifully with blue cheese or as a meditative soloist.

Special Features

This BA.T exemplifies how modern Austrian sweet wine production works: balance rather than mere opulence, precision rather than weight. At 14% alcohol powerful yet never intrusive – a sweet wine that can convince even lovers of dry wines.