2025 Technical Specifications

DE-MOS-PLAU01-2025
Alcohol 7.2%
Residual Sugar 91.2 g/L
Total Acidity 8.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window Producer cellar potential through 2055
Classification VDP.GROSSE LAGEVDP.GROSSE LAGE; Auslese
Region Mosel
Soil Slate
Orientation South
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Harvest Dates End of September 2025
Vine Age 70
Pressing Method Free-Run Must Only
Natural Yeast Yes
Production Details Fruit was selectively picked, including individual berries; the vineyard has a 65% gradient. Free-run must was spontaneously fermented with wild yeast, with cooling and early racking. The producer's technical catalogue says Botrytis was avoided for this classical Auslese.
Tasting Notes Light-footed and clear despite substantial sweetness, with exotic aromas
Food Pairing Spicy dishes or cheese when young; game dishes when mature
Critics Ratings 95/100, Robert Parker
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Vintages

2023 Technical Specifications

DE-MOS-PLAU01-2023
Alcohol 7.0%
Residual Sugar 93 g/L
Total Acidity 8.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window Producer cellar potential through 2045
Classification VDP.GROSSE LAGEVDP.GROSSE LAGE; Auslese
Region Mosel
Soil Slate
Orientation South
Vineyard Yield 28 hL/ha
Harvest Dates End of September 2023
Vine Age 65
Pressing Method Free-Run Must Only
Natural Yeast Yes
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details Selected botrytized, shrivelled berries from the Ayler Kupp were used. The vineyard has a 65% gradient; free-run must was spontaneously fermented with wild yeast, with cooling and early racking.
Food Pairing Aperitif or cheese; mature bottles with game and rich sauces
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2018 Technical Specifications

DE-MOS-PLAU01-2018
Alcohol 7.5%
Residual Sugar 120 g/L
Total Acidity 8.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 135 kcal / glass
150ml glass135 kcal
750ml bottle675 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window Producer cellar potential through 2048
Classification VDP.GROSSE LAGEVDP.GROSSE LAGE; Auslese
Region Mosel
Soil Slate
Orientation South
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Mid-October 2018
Vine Age 59
Pressing Method Free-Run Must Only
Natural Yeast Yes
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details Selected botrytized, shrivelled berries from the Ayler Kupp were used. The vineyard has a 65% gradient; free-run must was spontaneously fermented with wild yeast, with cooling and early racking.
Food Pairing Aperitif or cheese; mature bottles with game and rich sauces
Critics Ratings 94+/100, Mosel Fine Wines; 96/100, Stuart Pigott
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Producer Information

Website
www.lauer-ayl.de/
Address
Trierstraße 49,54441 Ayl
Phone
+49 (0)6581/3031
Email
info@lauer-ayl.de
Owner
Florian Lauer
Cellarmaster
Peter & Florian Lauer

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