2019 Ayler Riesling Q.b.A. Faß 1 Peter Lauer, Mosel-Saar-Ruwer

Mosel Fine Wines: The 2019er Ayler Riesling Fass 1 comes from the front, east-facing part of the original Kupp hill, and was fermented down to barely off-dry levels of residual sugar (12 g/l). It offers a beautiful even if still rather reduced nose made of grapefruit, red berry fruits, white peach, lemon, floral elements, cardamom, and earthy spices as well as smoke (from the reduction). The wine proves on the powerful side on the palate, but this intensity is gorgeously buffered off by minerals and zest. The finish is nicely tart and taste almost dry. This wine really needs a year or two to develop aromatically and show its full beauty. 2021-2029. - Mai 2020