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The J.B. Becker Eltviller Rheinberg Spätburgunder Spätlese Trocken 2018 is a German Pinot Noir that elegantly expresses the unique terroir of the Rheingau region. With its captivating ruby color, this wine offers a delightful bouquet of red fruits, black cherries, and spices, enticing the senses.

On the palate, it presents a well-structured profile, boasting a medium body that delivers a satisfying mouthfeel. The wine culminates in a long, dry finish, leaving a lasting impression on the palate.

Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the grapes for this wine undergo hand-harvesting and sorting to ensure only the highest quality fruit is selected. Following this, traditional vinification techniques are employed in stainless steel tanks. The wine then undergoes a 12-month aging process in oak barrels, imparting subtle hints of vanilla and contributing to its exquisite texture.

Overall, the J.B. Becker Eltviller Rheinberg Spätburgunder Spätlese Trocken 2018 exemplifies the rich character and exceptional quality associated with wines from the Rheingau region of Germany.

Red Grand Cru Wine
Pinot Noir

Red Grand Cru Wine
Pinot Noir

The J.B. Becker Eltviller Rheinberg Spätburgunder Spätlese Trocken 2018 is a German Pinot Noir that offers a wonderful representation of the terroir found in the Rheingau region. Its appearance showcases a beautiful ruby color, while the nose is greeted with enticing aromas of red fruits, black cherries, and a hint of spices.

On the palate, this wine reveals a well-structured character with a medium body, providing a satisfying mouthfeel. It culminates in a long, dry finish that leaves a lasting impression.

Crafted with care, the grapes for this wine are hand-harvested and meticulously sorted to ensure only the finest fruit is used. The winemaking process involves traditional vinification techniques in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging in oak barrels for a duration of 12 months. This aging process imparts subtle notes of vanilla to the wine, enhancing its complexity and providing a beautiful texture.

Red Grand Cru Wine Limited
Pinot Noir

Red Grand Cru Wine Limited
Pinot Noir

Red Grand Cru Wine Limited
Pinot Noir

Red Grand Cru Wine Limited
Pinot Noir

Red Grand Cru Wine Limited
Pinot Noir

Red Grand Cru Wine Limited
Pinot Noir

Y'know how we speak about not giving a F***, well it's exactly how Hans-Joseph or "HaJo" makes his wines. These wines taste like nothing else coming out of the Rheingau (or most anywhere for that matter). He makes the kinds of wines he wants to make. And that’s about it.

Wallufer Walkenberg's dry Riesling cabinet embodies all that JB Becker is so well-known for. An absolutely dry and precise Riesling that represents its origin. After selective hand-picking follows the wine-growing with vineyard-owned yeasts in the traditional Rheingauer wooden barrel. Almost a year on the lees, the wine is very gently filtered and bottled. Maturing in the bottle for some time, it now begins to reveal its finesse-rich spectrum of flavors.

Dry Riesling, strong hints of peach, fresh aromas of honey and apples with hints of minerality.

Y'know how we speak about not giving a F***, well it's exactly how Hans-Joseph or "HaJo" makes his wines. These wines taste like nothing else coming out of the Rheingau (or most anywhere for that matter). He makes the kinds of wines he wants to make. And that’s about it.

Wallufer Walkenberg's dry Riesling cabinet embodies all that JB Becker is so well-known for. An absolutely dry and precise Riesling that represents its origin. After selective hand-picking follows the wine-growing with vineyard-owned yeasts in the traditional Rheingauer wooden barrel. Almost a year on the lees, the wine is very gently filtered and bottled. Maturing in the bottle for some time, it now begins to reveal its finesse-rich spectrum of flavors.

Dry Riesling, strong hints of peach, fresh aromas of honey and apples with hints of minerality.

Y'know how we speak about not giving a F***, well it's exactly how Hans-Joseph or "HaJo" makes his wines. These wines taste like nothing else coming out of the Rheingau (or most anywhere for that matter). He makes the kinds of wines he wants to make. And that’s about it.

Wallufer Walkenberg's dry Riesling cabinet embodies all that JB Becker is so well-known for. An absolutely dry and precise Riesling that represents its origin. After selective hand-picking follows the wine-growing with vineyard-owned yeasts in the traditional Rheingauer wooden barrel. Almost a year on the lees, the wine is very gently filtered and bottled. Maturing in the bottle for some time, it now begins to reveal its finesse-rich spectrum of flavors.

Dry Riesling, strong hints of peach, fresh aromas of honey and apples with hints of minerality.

Y'know how we speak about not giving a F***, well it's exactly how Hans-Joseph or "HaJo" makes his wines. These wines taste like nothing else coming out of the Rheingau (or most anywhere for that matter). He makes the kinds of wines he wants to make. And that’s about it.

Wallufer Walkenberg's dry Riesling cabinet embodies all that JB Becker is so well-known for. An absolutely dry and precise Riesling that represents its origin. After selective hand-picking follows the wine-growing with vineyard-owned yeasts in the traditional Rheingauer wooden barrel. Almost a year on the lees, the wine is very gently filtered and bottled. Maturing in the bottle for some time, it now begins to reveal its finesse-rich spectrum of flavors.

Dry Riesling, strong hints of peach, fresh aromas of honey and apples with hints of minerality.

Y'know how we speak about not giving a F***, well it's exactly how Hans-Joseph or "HaJo" makes his wines. These wines taste like nothing else coming out of the Rheingau (or most anywhere for that matter). He makes the kinds of wines he wants to make. And that’s about it.

Wallufer Walkenberg's dry Riesling cabinet embodies all that JB Becker is so well-known for. An absolutely dry and precise Riesling that represents its origin. After selective hand-picking follows the wine-growing with vineyard-owned yeasts in the traditional Rheingauer wooden barrel. Almost a year on the lees, the wine is very gently filtered and bottled. Maturing in the bottle for some time, it now begins to reveal its finesse-rich spectrum of flavors.

Dry Riesling, strong hints of peach, fresh aromas of honey and apples with hints of minerality.

White Grand Cru Wine Limited
Riesling

White Grand Cru Wine
Riesling

White Grand Cru Wine Limited
Riesling

White Grand Cru Wine Limited
Riesling

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling from the Wallufer Berg Bildstock grand cru vineyards in Rheingau, Germany.

Taste Profile: The alcohol, although at 14.5%, does not play a dominant role at all, but rather hides. The acidity and extract balance this perfectly into a lean and at the same time quite creamy, caramelly, brioche-laden wine. Quince and baked apple on the nose, star fruit, anise, a bit of lavender, even a hint of juniper, flower meadow. This 2007 is an extreme charmer. The dreamlike, juicy, charming tartaric acid balances all the aromatics, all the floralness, caramelness, perfectly.

The whole thing ends long and yet always remains extremely charming and creamy. Shows wonderful fullness, the slight viscosity and the amount of glycerine caused by the alcohol also contribute a lot to this. We have fine botrytis aromas and an extremely stimulating petrol note.

J.B. Becker Wallufer Berg Bildstock Kabinett 2018 is a delicious German Riesling from the Rheingau region. This wine is made by J.B. Becker, a small, family-run winery that has been producing wines since the 17th century. The grapes used in this wine are grown on the steep slopes of the Wallufer Berg vineyard, which has a unique terroir of slate soils that impart a distinctive minerality to the wine.

The wine is a Kabinett, which is a style of German Riesling that is made from grapes picked at the earliest stage of ripeness, resulting in a wine that is light, crisp, and refreshing. The 2018 vintage is particularly notable for its balance of ripe fruit flavors and refreshing acidity, with notes of ripe peach, apricot, and lemon zest, along with a subtle minerality that lingers on the finish.

This wine is a great example of the high quality of German Riesling and the unique terroir of the Rheingau region. It is a perfect accompaniment to a range of dishes, including spicy Asian cuisine, grilled fish, and fresh salads.

J.B. Becker Wallufer Berg Bildstock Kabinett 2016 is a delicious German Riesling from the Rheingau region. This wine is made by J.B. Becker, a small, family-run winery that has been producing wines since the 17th century. The grapes used in this wine are grown on the steep slopes of the Wallufer Berg vineyard, which has a unique terroir of slate soils that impart a distinctive minerality to the wine.

The wine is a Kabinett, which is a style of German Riesling that is made from grapes picked at the earliest stage of ripeness, resulting in a wine that is light, crisp, and refreshing. The 2016 vintage is particularly notable for its balance of ripe fruit flavors and refreshing acidity, with notes of ripe peach, apricot, and lemon zest, along with a subtle minerality that lingers on the finish.

This wine is a great example of the high quality of German Riesling and the unique terroir of the Rheingau region. It is a perfect accompaniment to a range of dishes, including spicy Asian cuisine, grilled fish, and fresh salads.

White Grand Cru Wine
Riesling

White Grand Cru Wine
Riesling

White Grand Cru Wine Limited
Riesling

The J.B. Becker Eltviller Sonnenberg Riesling Spätlese 2006 is a remarkable expression of Riesling from the esteemed Eltviller Sonnenberg cru vineyard in the Rheingau region of Germany.

Grape Varietals & Region: This wine is crafted solely from 100% Riesling grapes sourced from the Eltviller Sonnenberg vineyard, showcasing the distinct terroir of the Rheingau.

Taste Profile: This Riesling presents a unique and intriguing flavor profile. It is characterized by its curious, high-toned, and floral aromas. On the palate, it offers a lush and ripe experience, with prominent notes of candied lime and tangerine. Additionally, flavors of underripe peach, apricot, and pear contribute to its complexity. Despite its intensity, the wine maintains a refreshing quality. It also exhibits a honeyed nuttiness reminiscent of gula melaka or caramelized licorice, adding further depth to its character.

Overall, the J.B. Becker Eltviller Sonnenberg Riesling Spätlese 2006 exemplifies the quality and distinctiveness of Riesling from the Rheingau, offering a delightful combination of floral aromatics, ripe fruit flavors, and refreshing acidity.

White Grand Cru Wine Limited
Riesling

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling from the Wallufer Berg Bildstock grand cru vineyards in Rheingau, Germany.

Taste Profile: The alcohol, although at 14.5%, does not play a dominant role at all, but rather hides. The acidity and extract balance this perfectly into a lean and at the same time quite creamy, caramelly, brioche-laden wine. Quince and baked apple on the nose, star fruit, anise, a bit of lavender, even a hint of juniper, flower meadow. This 2007 is an extreme charmer. The dreamlike, juicy, charming tartaric acid balances all the aromatics, all the floralness, caramelness, perfectly.

The whole thing ends long and yet always remains extremely charming and creamy. Shows wonderful fullness, the slight viscosity and the amount of glycerine caused by the alcohol also contribute a lot to this. We have fine botrytis aromas and an extremely stimulating petrol note.

J.B. Becker Wallufer Berg Bildstock Kabinett 2015 is a delicious German Riesling from the Rheingau region. This wine is made by J.B. Becker, a small, family-run winery that has been producing wines since the 17th century. The grapes used in this wine are grown on the steep slopes of the Wallufer Berg vineyard, which has a unique terroir of slate soils that impart a distinctive minerality to the wine.

The wine is a Kabinett, which is a style of German Riesling that is made from grapes picked at the earliest stage of ripeness, resulting in a wine that is light, crisp, and refreshing. The 2015 vintage is particularly notable for its balance of ripe fruit flavors and refreshing acidity, with notes of ripe peach, apricot, and lemon zest, along with a subtle minerality that lingers on the finish.

This wine is a great example of the high quality of German Riesling and the unique terroir of the Rheingau region. It is a perfect accompaniment to a range of dishes, including spicy Asian cuisine, grilled fish, and fresh salads.

White Grand Cru Wine Limited
Riesling

Grape Varietals & Region: Crafted exclusively from 100% Riesling grapes grown in the esteemed Wallufer Berg Bildstock grand cru vineyards, this wine represents the pinnacle of quality from the Rheingau.

Taste Profile: This Riesling Auslese offers a complex and captivating taste experience. Despite its 14.5% alcohol content, the alcohol remains subtle and well-integrated, allowing other flavors to shine. The wine exhibits a perfect balance between acidity and extract, resulting in a lean yet creamy texture. On the nose, aromas of quince and baked apple are prominent, accompanied by notes of star fruit, anise, lavender, and a hint of juniper, evoking images of a flower meadow. As the wine ages, flavors of stewed marmalade and preserved honey develop, adding depth and richness to the palate. The wine finishes long and charming, with a creamy texture and fine botrytis aromas contributing to its fullness. Additionally, an enticing petrol note adds complexity and intrigue to the overall profile of the wine.

In summary, the J.B. Becker Wallufer Berg Bildstock Riesling Auslese 1992 is a remarkable wine that showcases the unique terroir of the Rheingau, offering a harmonious blend of fruit, floral, and mineral flavors, supported by exquisite balance and complexity.

White Grand Cru Wine Limited
Riesling

White Grand Cru Wine
Ries

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling from the Wallufer Berg Bildstock grand cru vineyards in Rheingau, Germany.

Taste Profile: The alcohol, although at 14.5%, does not play a dominant role at all, but rather hides. The acidity and extract balance this perfectly into a lean and at the same time quite creamy, caramelly, brioche-laden wine. Quince and baked apple on the nose, star fruit, anise, a bit of lavender, even a hint of juniper, flower meadow. This 2007 is an extreme charmer. The dreamlike, juicy, charming tartaric acid balances all the aromatics, all the floralness, caramelness, perfectly.

The whole thing ends long and yet always remains extremely charming and creamy. Shows wonderful fullness, the slight viscosity and the amount of glycerine caused by the alcohol also contribute a lot to this. We have fine botrytis aromas and an extremely stimulating petrol note.

Red Grand Cru Wine
Pinot Noir

Sparkling Wine
Pinot Noir

Blanc de Noir (French literally: “white from black”) is the French name for a white wine made from red wine varieties. The term has not yet been defined in German wine law, but is also not objected to the illusion of white wine.

Grape Varietals & Region:100% Pinot Noir from Ahr, Germany. The secret of the Ahr wines is based on a perfect microclimate, which is created by the geological conditions. The steep, south-facing vineyards offer optimal exposure to the sun. The predominant weathered soils of slate and greywacke are easily warmed and are able to store this heat. The narrow valley, protected by the Eifel mountains, heats up quickly and offers the vines an ideal habitat.

Taste Profile: It is rich in nuances, with a play of aromas of pear, apple, yellow peach and an elegant minerality. The partial malolactic fermentation softens the acid slightly and allows the melty aromas to develop.

Winemaking Process: The grapes are picked by hand and carefully transported to the winery in small boxes. The production takes place in the same way as the champagne base wine. Red grapes are pressed into the press as whole bunches (i.e. not destemmed and mashed). With gentle pressure, only the bright, clear juice inside the berry is extracted. The must pressed in this way is then fermented cool like a white wine and then subjected to malolactic fermentation. The cooled and controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and a small percentage in barriques. After several weeks of storage on the fine yeast, bottling takes place after approx. 6 months. The “Illusion” is a white-pressed Pinot Noir.

Blanc de Noir (French literally: “white from black”) is the French name for a white wine made from red wine varieties. The term has not yet been defined in German wine law, but is also not objected to the illusion of white wine.

Grape Varietals & Region:100% Pinot Noir from Ahr, Germany. The secret of the Ahr wines is based on a perfect microclimate, which is created by the geological conditions. The steep, south-facing vineyards offer optimal exposure to the sun. The predominant weathered soils of slate and greywacke are easily warmed and are able to store this heat. The narrow valley, protected by the Eifel mountains, heats up quickly and offers the vines an ideal habitat.

Taste Profile: It is rich in nuances, with a play of aromas of pear, apple, yellow peach and an elegant minerality. The partial malolactic fermentation softens the acid slightly and allows the melty aromas to develop.

Winemaking Process: The grapes are picked by hand and carefully transported to the winery in small boxes. The production takes place in the same way as the champagne base wine. Red grapes are pressed into the press as whole bunches (i.e. not destemmed and mashed). With gentle pressure, only the bright, clear juice inside the berry is extracted. The must pressed in this way is then fermented cool like a white wine and then subjected to malolactic fermentation. The cooled and controlled fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks and a small percentage in barriques. After several weeks of storage on the fine yeast, bottling takes place after approx. 6 months. The “Illusion” is a white-pressed Pinot Noir.

Grape Varietatals & Region: 100% Pinot Noir from Ahr, Germany

Taste Profile: Peach hue with a tinge of brick red. A fragrant Pinot Noir, grapey and undisguised. Also on the palate, with clearly highlighted fruit, raspberry, and cherry, and fresh, jovial acidity, fine savouriness, and saltiness swathing the palate, with expression

Grape Varietatals & Region: 100% Pinot Noir from Ahr, Germany

Taste Profile: Peach hue with a tinge of brick red. A fragrant Pinot Noir, grapey and undisguised. Also on the palate, with clearly highlighted fruit, raspberry, and cherry, and fresh, jovial acidity, fine savouriness, and saltiness swathing the palate, with expression

Grape Varietals & Region:  100 % Pinot Noir from the Ahr Valley, Germany. The steep south-facing vineyard slopes are perfectly angled towards the sun. The soil formed from weathered slate and Greywacke warm up easily and are able to store heat creating the ideal condition for grapes to grow

Taste Profile:Dark ruby red. Seductive nose of dark cherries. On the palate, the wine shows notes of cranberries and cherries, with a smoky slate minerality in a fine and silky texture

Winemaking Process: Barrique-aged in old barrels

Grape Varietals & Region: 100 % Pinot Noir from the Ahr Valley, Germany. The steep south-facing vineyard slopes are perfectly angled towards the sun. The soil formed from weathered slate and Greywacke warm up easily and are able to store heat creating the ideal condition for grapes to grow

Taste Profile: Pale ruby red. Floral nose with lots of bright red fruit married with darker cherry notes. Firmly structured yet with an elegant and gentle disposition. A taut acid backbone runs through the mid-palate, which results in a fresh, clean back palate mouthfeel. A perfect marriage of Burgundian finesse with forward-thinking, modern winemaking

Winemaking Process: Barrique-aged in old barrels for 10 months

Grape Varietals & Region: 100 % Pinot Noir from the Ahr Valley, Germany. The steep south-facing vineyard slopes are perfectly angled towards the sun. The soil formed from weathered slate and Greywacke warm up easily and are able to store heat creating the ideal condition for grapes to grow

Taste Profile: Pale ruby red. Floral nose with lots of bright red fruit married with darker cherry notes. Firmly structured yet with an elegant and gentle disposition. A taut acid backbone runs through the mid-palate, which results in a fresh, clean back palate mouthfeel. A perfect marriage of Burgundian finesse with forward-thinking, modern winemaking

Winemaking Process: Barrique-aged in old barrels for 10 months

Grape Varietals & Region: 100 % Pinot Noir from the Ahr Valley, Germany. An incredibly precious wine from the Ahr where the Pinot Noir is grown on Blue Slate (Blauschiefer), creating a mineral wine with the complexity of a great Burgundy. The vineyard parcel is on an extreme steep slope, where laborious manual work is unavoidable – which makes this wine the darling of German wines. The steep south-facing vineyard slopes are perfectly angled towards the sun.

Taste Profile: Pale ruby red. Floral nose with slight roast notes. The stony soil creates a mineral wine with a smoky aroma of red fruits like blackberry, red current and dark cherry. Good length on the finish with elegant and smooth tannins

Winemaking Process:Barrique-aged in old barrels for 11 months

Grape Varietals & Region: 100 % Pinot Noir from the Ahr Valley, Germany. An incredibly precious wine from the Ahr where the Pinot Noir is grown on Blue Slate (Blauschiefer), creating a mineral wine with the complexity of a great Burgundy. The vineyard parcel is on an extreme steep slope, where laborious manual work is unavoidable – which makes this wine the darling of German wines. The steep south-facing vineyard slopes are perfectly angled towards the sun.

Taste Profile: Pale ruby red. Floral nose with slight roast notes. The stony soil creates a mineral wine with a smoky aroma of red fruits like blackberry, red current and dark cherry. Good length on the finish with elegant and smooth tannins

Winemaking Process:Barrique-aged in old barrels for 11 months

Grape Varietals & Region:100% Pinot Noir from Ahr Valley, Germany. The steep south-facing vineyard slopes are perfectly angled towards the sun. The soil formed from weathered slate and Greywacke warm up easily and are able to store heat creating the ideal condition for grapes to grow

Taste Profile: Bright ruby red. Notes of violets, strawberries, ripe forest berries and a touch of caramel. Structured and balanced acidity and tannins on a smooth body. Elegant finish

Winemaking Process: Aged in large used oak barrels

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling, from the Saar valley of Germany

In previous years, their drinking wine for daily enjoyment came regularly from the Ayler Scheidterberg. Unfortunately, this vineyard name has disappeared. They did however, want to stay true to tradition and name their lightest Riesling after this vineyard.

Taste Profile: It is mineral-fresh and with an exciting bouquet of wild yeasts Archetype of the animating Saar Riesling.

Grape Varietals & Region:100% Riesling, from slate slopes in Ayl, Saar, Germany

Taste Profile: Tapas, salted almonds, and parmesan on the table. In addition, our mash-fermented N° 2 offers a grippy, slightly melty texture. Exciting nutmeg notes fill the warm bouquet. It is a full-bodied and mildly acidic but – with ambient yeasts – dry-fermented wine with only 2 g/l residual sugar. A wine that cuts a fantastic figure with strong or salty-spicy dishes.

Winemaking Process: The fruit is mash fermented & undergoes wild yeast fermentation, followed by barrel ageing on lees

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling. This would be coming from the eastern slopes of Scheidterberg and Rauberg, it reflects the spicy side of the Ayler Riesling terroir

Taste Profile: The 25th cask in the cellar is their high-quality Ayler Ortswein (village wine). N° 25 impresses with fine herbal and saline notes. That is why we recommend this wine with Mediterranean-style dishes.

It doesn’t always have to be Pinot Grigio… For lovers of the milder but dry taste, we recommend this fine Ortswein, or village wine. 

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling from the east-facing slope of the Kuppe in the Saar valley

Taste Profile: Ripe exotic notes, along with a wholesome, mild-spicy aftertaste. N° 1 combines the strengths of the Saar and shows good development and aging potential. “Splendid” is the headline of the Gault Millau wine guide

Aromatic, juicy, vibrantly fine, your all rounder white. Present on the nose are aromas of green apple and citrus twang. Barely off-dry and textured, the palate oozes flavors of lemon, wet slate, green apple skin, and white flowers. This is one of the estate’s greatest value and so will it be amongst your wine stash.

Grandfather Peter Lauer I (1906-1991) used to enjoy a bottle of Riesling every day. It smelled wonderful, tasted dry but well balanced with a hint of fruit on the tongue. Every year he chose a barrel from the Ayler Kupp. He placed particular emphasis on a single wine for all his guests, which both the dry drinker liked and the lover of fruity drops delighted. As a tribute to this famous “senior” wine, we vinify a worthy successor every year that the grandfather should taste.

White Grand Cru Wine
Riesling

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling from the scheidterberg vineyard in Ayl, Saar, Germany. A premier cru plot, the vines average 32 years old, and is grown on slate soils.

Taste Profile:The southern exposure allows for late ripening, and the wine has long ageing potential. On the nose, delicate smoky spice, floral notes & salted caramel dominate. Expect a balanced aromatic Riesling with a stonefruit backbock, than it fresh & inviting, already in it's youth

WInemaking Process:Hand harvest & 50% cold maceration, with wild yeast & spontaneous ferment. It sits 2 months on lees before aging in oak barrel

White Premier Cru Wine
Riesling

Old vines form the foot of the Ayler Kupp slope.

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling from the foot of the Ayler Kupp slopes. The lower part of the slope benefits from centuries of weathering from the higher slate slope. The most finely weathered stones collect here due to the erosion from rain. The small fragments are available to the vines as a source of minerals

Taste Profile: The long-lasting dryish wine comes from old vines and is dense, exciting, and always a little salty on the palate. It tends to be one of the broadest and most powerful of Lauer’s dry wines. Because of the ample water, it has a mineral expression that is multifaceted, complex, deep

It has a beautifully complex and smoky nose of candied lime, grapefruit zest, smoky bacon, ginger, almond, yuzu, and white flowers. The wine is superbly playful and refined on the palate, where some light creamy and juicy elements make for an appealing touch. The finish is beautifully spicy and herbal and already fully dry.

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling sources from the top of the Kupp mountain in the Saar region, Germany. Stirn is located high up Ayler Kupp. Optimally oriented to the south and steep, the Riesling vines catch a maximum of sunrays here. The ground is littered with coarse slate stones and is shallow. The water flows rapidly down into the valley. The vines, therefore, have to be deeply rooted in the rock to give the old vines with their small berries extract. Given it's unique microclimate, it tends to be harvested earlier than other plots within the Saar

Taste Profile: An off-dry Riesling, it has a high acid profile, and it's linearity gives it a dry finish. t reveals a fully aromatic and appealing nose of yellow fruits (pineapple, Conference pear, and quince), candied grapefruit, tangerine, green apple, anise, oriental spices, and smoke. The wine proves fully off dry on the palate as plenty of sweet and ripe fruits come through. The finish is structured and has more mineral elements with zesty and minty elements. 

White Grand Cru Wine
Riesling

With a south-to-southwest exposure, Neuenberg is historically one of the most important sections of Ayler Kupp. “Neuberg” was already described in Ayl on the tax map from 1868.

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling from a south-west facing Grand Cru plot on the slopes of Ayler Kupp. The vines average 34 years of age

Taste Profile: Mineral, dense, fruity, and with infinite length on the palate. A great dry-tasting wine with a lot of aging potential.

Winemaking Process: Whole bunch pressing, followed by maceration with wild yeast & spontaneous fermentation. On lees ageing in larged wooden barrels for 5 months

With a south-to-southwest exposure, Neuenberg is historically one of the most important sections of Ayler Kupp. “Neuberg” was already described in Ayl on the tax map from 1868.

Grape Varietals & Region:100% Riesling from a south-west facing Grand Cru plot on the slopes of Ayler Kupp. The vines average 34 years of age

Taste Profile: Mineral, dense, fruity, and with infinite length on the palate. A great dry-tasting wine with a lot of aging potential.

Winemaking Process: Whole bunch pressing, followed by maceration with wild yeast & spontaneous fermentation. On lees ageing in larged wooden barrels for 5 months

With a south-to-southwest exposure, Neuenberg is historically one of the most important sections of Ayler Kupp. “Neuberg” was already described in Ayl on the tax map from 1868.

Grape Varietals & Region: Riesling from a south-west facing Grand Cru plot on the slopes of Ayler Kupp. The vines average 34 years of age

Taste Profile: Mineral, dense, fruity, and with infinite length on the palate. A great dry-tasting wine with a lot of aging potential.

Whole bunch pressing, followed by maceration with wild yeast & spontaneous fermentation. On lees ageing in larged wooden barrels for 5 months

It proves quite reduced and smoky at first, and needs quite a moment to reveal creamy notes of almond, ripe vineyard peach, greengage, lemon, herbs, and spices. The wine is light-weighted on the palate, and while the acidity feeling is on the low side, there no excessive sense of smoothness and the wine proves nicely balanced, so that the residual sugar is already well integrated and seems far lower than the analytic numbers would suggest. The finish is long, sappy, and superbly refreshing, with even great tension and freshness despite all the elements at play.

At the turn of the 20th century, when Saar wine was unimaginably expensive, tobacco manufacturer Kern, from Saarlouis, owned a piece of vineyard land in Ayler Kupp. The vines are 70 years old today. After the sun has finished its work on the hot slate stones during the day, the coolness rises up the hillside from the marsh below and noticeably lowers the temperature. This interplay of scorching heat during the day and coolness at night is the secret to the intense aromatic expression of this off-dry wine.

""Kern"" is named after the 19th century industrialist that cleared this more-western part of the Kupp; it is a small parcel that spans the entire top-to-bottom reach of the Kupp. Thus, for me, the wine always has something of the lift and rigor of ""Stirn"" and something of the depth of wines like ""Neuenberg"" and ""Unterstenberg."" The vines are old here, well over 70-years-old, so the wine has some stuffing. It is most often well in that off-dry style, yet, with Lauer, it's always about the balance.-Vom Boden

It proves quite reduced and smoky at first, and needs quite a moment to reveal creamy notes of almond, ripe vineyard peach, greengage, lemon, herbs, and spices. The wine is light-weighted on the palate, and while the acidity feeling is on the low side, there no excessive sense of smoothness and the wine proves nicely balanced, so that the residual sugar is already well integrated and seems far lower than the analytic numbers would suggest. The finish is long, sappy, and superbly refreshing, with even great tension and freshness despite all the elements at play.

At the turn of the 20th century, when Saar wine was unimaginably expensive, tobacco manufacturer Kern, from Saarlouis, owned a piece of vineyard land in Ayler Kupp. The vines are 70 years old today. After the sun has finished its work on the hot slate stones during the day, the coolness rises up the hillside from the marsh below and noticeably lowers the temperature. This interplay of scorching heat during the day and coolness at night is the secret to the intense aromatic expression of this off-dry wine.

""Kern"" is named after the 19th century industrialist that cleared this more-western part of the Kupp; it is a small parcel that spans the entire top-to-bottom reach of the Kupp. Thus, for me, the wine always has something of the lift and rigor of ""Stirn"" and something of the depth of wines like ""Neuenberg"" and ""Unterstenberg."" The vines are old here, well over 70-years-old, so the wine has some stuffing. It is most often well in that off-dry style, yet, with Lauer, it's always about the balance.-Vom Boden

White Grand Cru Wine
Riesling

Grape Varietals & Region:100% Riesling, made with fruit from the central part of the original Kupp hill vineyard in Mosel, Germany. With an impressive age of 65 years, the vines have found their balance.

Taste Profile: >Shy at first it unwinds slowly showing subtle hints of smoke, roasted spices, baking spices, grapefruit, and greengage. Sublime presence, intensity and finesse in the glass the sharp and energetic palate carries salinity and spice through a very long, dry finish. Smoke, herbs, and lime swirl in the aftermath.

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Riesling, made with fruit from the central part of the original Kupp hill vineyard in Mosel, Germany. With an impressive age of 65 years, the vines have found their balance. 

Taste Profile: Shy at first it unwinds slowly showing subtle hints of smoke, roasted spices, baking spices, grapefruit, and greengage. Sublime presence, intensity and finesse in the glass the sharp and energetic palate carries salinity and spice through a very long, dry finish. Smoke, herbs, and lime swirl in the aftermath.

Grape Varietals & Region:100% Riesling from 100 year old vines on the Schonfels cliff, corresponding to small harvests.

Taste Profile: Lauer’s Schonfels GG Fass 11 is deep, intense and pure on the still yeasty nose that exhibits ripe fruit intertwined with herbal/floral and stony aromas. Crystalline and lean on the palate and with enormous length, this is a pure and refined, vegetal-flavored dry Riesling with remarkable finesse and tension. More classic maybe than the richer van Volxem.

The wine is made from 100% Riesling grapes sourced from the Graacher Domprobst vineyard, a prestigious site known for its steep slopes and slate soils. This combination of terroir imparts a distinct mineral character to the wine, enhancing its complexity and depth of flavors.

Taste Profile: The wine is beautifully pure and refined on the nose, wafting from the glass in a fine blend of pear, white cherry, a lovely underpinning of slate, lime blossoms, a touch of violet and a topnote of bee pollen. On the palate the wine is precise, full and absolutely seamless, delivering a lovely blend of perfectly ripe fruit and slate, with bright, ripe acids, outstanding focus and grip and a very long, very pure and promising finish. This is still very early days for this lovely Auslese, which will need a full decade or more in the cellar to really start to stir. 2026-2065

Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese #5 is an exquisite German Riesling that embodies the essence of the Mosel region. Produced by the renowned winemaker Willi Schaefer, this wine showcases the unique terroir and meticulous winemaking techniques that have made the estate famous.

The wine is made from 100% Riesling grapes sourced from the Graacher Domprobst vineyard, a prestigious site known for its steep slopes and slate soils. This combination of terroir imparts a distinct mineral character to the wine, enhancing its complexity and depth of flavors.

In the glass, Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese #5 displays a vibrant golden hue, inviting you to explore its enticing aromas. The nose reveals a beautiful bouquet of ripe peaches, citrus blossoms, and hints of honey. These delicate aromas set the stage for the wine's elegant and nuanced taste profile.

On the palate, this Spätlese (late harvest) Riesling offers a perfect balance between sweetness and acidity. The luscious flavors of ripe stone fruits, such as apricots and nectarines, dance gracefully with zesty citrus notes and a touch of minerality. The wine's medium body and silky texture contribute to its overall finesse and make it a delight to savor.

Willi Schaefer is a highly respected winemaker known for his dedication to crafting exceptional Rieslings that truly express the Mosel region's terroir. With generations of winemaking knowledge and a commitment to traditional methods, Willi Schaefer has earned a reputation for producing wines of outstanding quality and elegance.

While specific awards for Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese #5 may vary from year to year, the estate has consistently received critical acclaim for its wines, with high ratings and praise from wine experts and publications.

Graacher Riesling Trocken releases aromas of fresh apples, pears and other cool orchard fruits. Clean and light palate with a crispy acidity. The aromas follow through to the mouth, where it meets a slate minerality.

100% Riesling. Although Willi Schaefer is not well-known for their dry Rieslings, they are happy to make them when they have the grapes and the right conditions are met. The fruit comes from Willi Schaefer's Graacher vineyards in Mosel, Germany

Produced in the large neutral oak barrels, racking a little earlier, kept on the fine lees all the way through to bottling in April.

Graacher Riesling Trocken releases aromas of fresh apples, pears and other cool orchard fruits. Clean and light palate with a crispy acidity. The aromas follow through to the mouth, where it meets a slate minerality.

100% Riesling. Although Willi Schaefer is not well-known for their dry Rieslings, they are happy to make them when they have the grapes and the right conditions are met. The fruit comes from Willi Schaefer's Graacher vineyards in Mosel, Germany

Produced in the large neutral oak barrels, racking a little earlier, kept on the fine lees all the way through to bottling in April.

Feinherb is not a recognised style, but it's the perfect word to describe this dry to off dry style Riesling. Schaefer's fine-dry Graacher Riesling fine-dry is hardly sweeter than the dry version, but is significantly fruitier

Grape Varietals & Region:100% Riesling rredominantly from the Himmelreich but from different parcels than its dry counterpart.

Taste Profile: Astonishing finesse and slatey intensity for a village wine. Bright and refined on the fresh and pure nose that reveals white peach aromas intertwined with discreetly flinty slate aromas. Round and lush on the palate, this is a quite intense and textured Graacher with ripe, elegant acidity, yet it (still?) doesn't have the sharpness and precision of the dry Graacher. The finish is mouth-filling and fruity, though, and delicate in acidity, with good length

A riesling close to working magic, this semi-sweet white will put anyone who tries it under a spell...

Pristine fruit flavours with a breathtaking tension and complexity. Fresh nose of white florals, yellow peach, lime zest, pear and herbs. The luscious mouthfeel produces flavours of candied yellow peach, lime ice cream, honeyed green apple, overripe pineapple and slate. Silky and charming with a fine acidity and minerality. Animated, structured and dry, with a long bitter finish of ripe fruits and herbs.

100% Riesling sourced from Willi Schaefer's Himmelreich vineyards. The vineyard name of Himmelreich, which translates as Kingdom of Heaven, likely comes from the site's south to southwest exposure. The vineyard's deep clayey slate soil, cool Mosel climate and perfect sunlight exposure make it a paradise for Riesling. The grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed whole cluster, and spontaneously ferment and age in old Fuder barrels

A real peach bomb supported by lemon and lime citrus.

Pale yellow with a green tint. The crisp bouquet opens with citrus, pear and floral notes. Dominant peach flavours give way to layers of green apple, lemon zest, minerals, and mango and melon for a tropical touch. A weightless mouthfeel with the perfect balance of intense acidity and sweetness, closing off in an exceptional long dry finish

Your cellar is already coveting this Riesling as it has a promising future and will just get better with age. 100% Riesling sourced from Willi Schaefer's Himmelreich vineyards. The vineyard name of Himmelreich, which translates as Kingdom of Heaven, likely comes from the site's south to southwest exposure.

The vineyard's deep clayey slate soil, cool Mosel climate and perfect sunlight exposure make it a paradise for Riesling. The grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed whole cluster, and spontaneously ferment and age in old Fuder barrels.

A Riesling with a serious dose of minerals and yellow stone fruit flavours. Fresh and crisp nose of yellow peach and lemon citrus, white flowers and minerals. Nectarine and apricot stone fruit, honey green apple and ripe pineapple flavours on the palate are complemented by a piercing and deep minerality. Powerful and complex off-dry white with a solid structure and pleasant length on the bitter finish.

Give this wine time to mature so it can show off its elegance and mineral finesse.

100% Riesling sourced from Graacher Dompropst, which rises steeply directly above the village of Graach at 120–260 metres above sea level. The vineyard got its name because the Trier Cathedral Provost was due one-third of the tithes of wine from Graach. Due to its topography and south-southwest exposure, Domprobst gets plenty of sunlight and is well protected from cold winds and frosts. The warming of the stony, argillaceous slate soils cause a uniform and full ripening of the grapes. The grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed whole cluster, and spontaneously ferment and age in large old Fuder barrels.

A riesling close to working magic, this semi-sweet white will put anyone who tries it under a spell...

Pristine fruit flavours with a breathtaking tension and complexity. Fresh nose of white florals, yellow peach, lime zest, pear and herbs. The luscious mouthfeel produces flavours of candied yellow peach, lime ice cream, honeyed green apple, overripe pineapple and slate. Silky and charming with a fine acidity and minerality. Animated, structured and dry, with a long bitter finish of ripe fruits and herbs.

100% Riesling sourced from Willi Schaefer's Himmelreich vineyards. The vineyard name of Himmelreich, which translates as Kingdom of Heaven, likely comes from the site's south to southwest exposure. The vineyard's deep clayey slate soil, cool Mosel climate and perfect sunlight exposure make it a paradise for Riesling. The grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed whole cluster, and spontaneously ferment and age in old Fuder barrels

A Riesling with a serious dose of minerals and yellow stone fruit flavours. Fresh and crisp nose of yellow peach and lemon citrus, white flowers and minerals. Nectarine and apricot stone fruit, honey green apple and ripe pineapple flavours on the palate are complemented by a piercing and deep minerality. Powerful and complex off-dry white with a solid structure and pleasant length on the bitter finish.

Give this wine time to mature so it can show off its elegance and mineral finesse.

100% Riesling sourced from Graacher Dompropst, which rises steeply directly above the village of Graach at 120–260 metres above sea level. The vineyard got its name because the Trier Cathedral Provost was due one-third of the tithes of wine from Graach. Due to its topography and south-southwest exposure, Domprobst gets plenty of sunlight and is well protected from cold winds and frosts. The warming of the stony, argillaceous slate soils cause a uniform and full ripening of the grapes. The grapes are hand-harvested, gently pressed whole cluster, and spontaneously ferment and age in large old Fuder barrels.