The bright amber-colored 2005 Trockenbeerenauslese No. 7 Grande Cuvée Nouvelle Vague opens with a pure and clear, fascinating, precise and elegant, slightly balsamic bouquet of stewed apricots, leaves, salt and pepper. On the palate, this is a super clear, refined and elegant TBA with ripe and lush fruit, fine tannins and vivacious, saline acidity. Light caramel notes and dried apricots on the finish along with candied orange zest and tea tones, also mushrooms (porcini). 10% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in July 2022.- SR

Kracher's Grande Cuvée is often the epitome of a vintage. This blend of Welschriesling and Chardonnay shows the structure of the year as well as its wonderful acidity. It is an exceptional wine, its botrytis so carefully fitted into the rich fruit. The lush, sweet orange flavor istamed by acidity, which provides a fitting lift to the finish. ROGER VOSS

Nothing really sticks out in the 2005 #7 Grand Cuvee Trockenbeerenauslese Nouvelle Vague, a wine that is first and foremost about total balance. The style is rich, layered and sumptuous. Apricot jam, cloves and orange peel are supported by lovely beams of acidity. I am not sure the 2005 will improve materially from here, but it might very well keep at this gorgeous plateau for a number of years. Today, it is striking. - By Antonio Galloni on June 2013