2007 Dessert Wine

Vinous, 98 points: (VN 95-98 points) Pale gold. Knockout nose of mirabelle, pineapple, spices and honey. Dense and thick but with racy acidity leavening the wine's liqueur-like flavors of peach, apricot and pineapple and imbuing it with...

Vinous, 95 points: (ST92-95 points) Full yellow-gold. Deep, brooding aromas of ripe peach and honey. A sweet, peachy fruit bomb with a superb balance of sugar, acidity and alcohol. Still subdued on the back but wonderfully sappy, spicy and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 97 points: Although I have tasted the 2007 Vin de Constance on several occasions, this was the first time professionally. It has an explosive bouquet that sprints out of the blocks with a more effervescent, vivacious personality...

Vinous, 97 points: Golden yellow. Noble aromas of orange blossom, vanilla and lemon candy are wrapped in subdued brown-spice botrytis. Vanilla cream and mango are supported by uplifting acids, giving this wine a lush structure and elegant...

Wine Spectator, 96 points: (93-96pts) Balanced and very spicy, with almond paste and apricot. Full-bodied, medium sweet, with a long, fruity, tangy finish. Layered and stylish. Score range: 93-96 — JS

Wine Enthusiast, 94 points: Light gold color but a wine with depth and balance. There is lovely acidity here a wine that offers fresh fruits apricot juice and deep layers of botrytis.

Wine Enthusiast, 94 points: Cellar Selection and Best Buy. No tasting note given.

Wine & Spirits, 96 points: This is an archetypal Prüm Auslese, from its aristocratic poise and silky finesse to its vibrant energy and crystalline complexity. Its sleek fuselage of fruit feels succulent without needing to be overly rich, and its...