Wine World-Tour Auction - NO RESERVE PRICE - OHMS Connoisseur’s Choice: A Rare VDP Auction Lot – Dr. H. Thanisch Berncasteler Doktor Riesling Auslese 2007, VDP Auctioned in 2008. Three half-bottles (375 ml) We present three pristine half-bottles of Dr. H. Thanisch Berncasteler Doktor Riesling Auslese 2007, bottled exclusively for the 2008 VDP Mosel Auction in Trier. This prestigious auction bottling hails from the legendary Berncasteler Doktor vineyard, a Mosel icon. The Producer Weingut Dr. H. Thanisch – Erben Müller-Burggraef A family-run estate with winemaking roots dating back to 1636, Thanisch took ownership of the Berncasteler Doktor in 1882. The estate continues under Sofia Thanisch and is renowned for Rieslings from ungrafted vines on ancient slate. The Vineyard Berncasteler Doktor – A Mosel Legend This 3.2-hectare Grand Cru, steep south-facing slate slopes, steeped in history. Legend credits the Arch­bishop Boemund II calling the wine the “real doctor,” giving the vineyard its name. The VDP Auction Exclusively bottled for the 2008 VDP Mosel Auction in Trier, this Auslese was never available in retail, with limited release heightening its collectibility. Vintage 2007 – Style and Tasting Profile A warm vintage producing Auslese with depth and freshness. Expect honeyed peach, melon, floral tones, balanced minerality, spice, and a long, resonant finish. Critical Acclaim • Wine Enthusiast awarded 90 points, describing it as “eerily intriguing… sweet flavors of peach and melon lingering on the mineral-infused finish”. • CellarTracker community average 90 points; reviewer “Biggsy” noted honeyed nose, tropical fruit, slate, and long precision. • iDealwine rated a 2007 Auslese 95/100 as “an exceptional German Riesling… sugar perfectly integrated”. Awards & Points • Falstaff gave the 2007 Bernkasteler Doctor Spätlese 96 points; expect similar high quality from the Auslese. • GRAPE reports 2019 Wine Advocate 97 points and 2023 James Suckling 93-96 for Auslese bottlings. Historical Auction Pricing iDealwine lists recent realized prices for the 2007 Auslese: €71 (2016), €98 (2020), €87.64 (2023). Early 20th-century Doctor barrels sold for an average 4,275 gold marks at VDP auction between 1893–1908, underlining long-standing demand. Drinking Window Ready now, and expected to develop beautifully for 20–30 years. Condition and Provenance Pristine labels, intact capsules, high fill levels. Stored since the 2008 auction in ideal conditions at OHMS Connoisseurs Choice professional wine cellar - 12 °C and 75 % humidity. Lot Details Producer Dr. H. Thanisch – Erben Müller-Burggraef Wine Berncasteler Doktor Riesling Auslese (VDP.Grosse Lage) Vintage 2007 Auction VDP Mosel Auction, Trier, 2008 Quantity 3 × 375 ml half-bottles Alcohol Approximately 8 % Critic Scores 90 (Wine Enthusiast), 95 (iDealwine), 90 (CellarTracker), GRAPE/Wine Advocate 97, James Suckling 93–96 Condition Excellent, professionally cellared Provenance Direct from VDP auction to professional cellar Reserve No Reserve Price Bid now to secure this Mosel icon—a historically significant, collectible VDP auction Auslese with legendary provenance, acclaim, and aging promise. Shipping Fast, insured, secure. Trusted carriers only. Check our Catawiki.com feedback.