LauerRiesling No. 9 Kern 2023 (750ml)
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“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.” After the sun has finished its work on the hot stones during the day, the coolness pulls up the mountain and noticeably lowers the temperature. 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.
| Country | Germany |
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| Unit Type | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 9.2% |
| Wine Class | Still White |
| Pack Size | 12 |
| Address | Saar |
| Estimated Price | $50 |
| Mosel Fine Wines | The 2023 ‘Kern’ No. 9, as it is referred to in the central part of the label, is a fully off-dry wine (with 37 g/l of residual sugar) made from fruit picked in a complete cross section (bottom to top) of a prime south-west-facing old-vine parcel (called Kern) situated well into the side valley on the original Ayler Kupp hill. It offers a quite enjoyable nose made of bergamot, white flowers, grapefruit, and spices on the nose. The wine is beautifully racy and tart on the palate, where grapefruit zest mingles with creamy elements. The finish is still rather firm and tart but full of potential, especially as the tartness recedes. | No 72 Sep 2024 |