Peter Lauer Ayler Kupp Fass 18 GG, Mosel, Germany 2024

Ayler Kupp Fass 18 Riesling GG 2024 is a classic expression of the Saar’s famed Ayler Kupp vineyard, sourced from steep slate slopes that yield Rieslings of remarkable finesse and energy. The 2024 vintage shows brilliant aromatic lift with notes of lime blossom, green apple, white peach, and wet slate. On the palate, it is vibrant and finely chiseled, with racy acidity carrying layers of citrus, orchard fruit, and smoky minerality through a long, elegant finish. Crafted by the renowned Weingut Peter Lauer, the Fass 18 Grosses Gewächs is both precise and expressive an age worthy dry Riesling that beautifully captures the tension, purity, and terroir of the Saar.

"The 2024 Riesling Ayler Kupp Grosses Gewächs No. 18 imbues its habitual zestiness with a touch of creaminess this year. Behind that, subtle cumin shimmers and with more air, even Poire Williams comes to the fore. The palate is dry, with superb substance on the svelte body. It has fill with a serene, central lemon note. Nothing here is showy but the 2024 has ample stone and slate tones. (Bone-dry)" Vinous 96