Ripeness Level

[rchhchan]

Hi
If I use the German system to gauge the ripeness level of grapes harvested for French riesling, which category do the grapes fall under? a) before Kabinett, b) Kabinett, c) Spatlese, d) Auslese, e) other. Dessert wine not considered. Notice the vast difference in price between the following: Hugel Riesling Alsace (France): S$33.00. Robert Weil Auslese Riesling Dry Germany): S$120.00. I am using ripeness level to determine the complexity, intensity and body which generally are criteria by which wines are judged. Thus I am able to know if what I have paid for is worth for money.
Regards
Ray