2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 7.5%
Residual Sugar 25 g/L
Calories 104 kcal / glass
150ml glass104 kcal
750ml bottle520 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window 2028–2044
Classification 
VDP.GROSSE LAGE; Kabinett
VDP.GROSSE LAGE; KabinettRegion Mosel
Orientation Southeast-Facing
Harvest Dates Early October 2024
Fermentation Vessels Traditional Fuder
Pressing Method Whole Clusters Taken Directly To The Press
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested from a steep, rugged site with vines over 100 years old. After whole-cluster pressing, the must settled overnight, was separated from sediment the next day, and underwent spontaneous fermentation in a traditional Fuder.
Tasting Notes Mosel Fine Wines: herbal and smoky, with almond, white pepper, thyme, lime and anise; fruity, juicy and delicately creamy with a balanced, long finish.
Critics Ratings 92
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 7.4%
Residual Sugar 50 g/L
Total Acidity 9.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 90 kcal / glass
150ml glass90 kcal
750ml bottle450 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window Through 2045
Classification VDP.GROSSE LAGE; Kabinett
VDP.GROSSE LAGE; KabinettRegion Mosel
Soil Slate and stone
Orientation South-Southeast
Vineyard Yield 39 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Mid-September 2023
Vine Age 111
Pressing Method Whole-Cluster Pressing With Maceration
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Schonfels vineyard; 70–85% gradient. Vinification used wild yeast and spontaneous, cool fermentation.
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 8.0%
Residual Sugar 53 g/L
Total Acidity 9.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window 2026–2042
Classification Prädikatswein (Kabinett); VDP.GROSSE LAGE
Prädikatswein (Kabinett); VDP.GROSSE LAGERegion Mosel
Orientation Southeast-Facing
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The vendor recommends serving at 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Mosel Fine Wines, June 2023: herbal character followed by Williams pear, apricot, tangerine, quince and almond cream, with a creamy, fully fruity palate.
Food Pairing Aperitif, spicy Thai curry, or Vietnamese summer rolls.
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 8.0%
Residual Sugar 52 g/L
Total Acidity 9.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 95 kcal / glass
150ml glass95 kcal
750ml bottle475 kcal
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window 2022–2042
Classification Prädikatswein (Kabinett); VDP.GROSSE LAGE
Prädikatswein (Kabinett); VDP.GROSSE LAGERegion Mosel
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The vendor recommends serving at 10–12°C. The producer described 2021 as the first Schonfels Kabinett, selected from barely ripe grapes during the cool 2021 season.
Tasting Notes Marius Klein: smoky spontaneous-fermentation character, pear, peach, star fruit, bay leaf, anise, vibrant acidity, fine residual sweetness, lemon-sorbet and mineral notes.
Food Pairing Aperitif, spicy Thai curry, or Vietnamese summer rolls.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Trierstraße 49,54441 Ayl
Phone
+49 (0)6581/3031
Email
Owner
Florian Lauer
Cellarmaster
Peter & Florian Lauer