Andreas Laible Durbacher Plauelrain Scheurebe Spätlese

Scheurebe is the more idiosyncratic sister of Riesling — and in Andreas Laible's hands it shows what this grape variety is capable of: rose scent, herbal spice and a fruity sweetness that never becomes heavy.

Andreas Laible has been cultivating steep slopes around Durbach at the foot of the Black Forest for decades, one of the warmest and steepest wine-growing regions in Baden. The Plauelrain vineyard is among the best sites in the area—weathered granite and gneiss rock that gives the vines minerality and vibrancy.

On the nose, the wine opens with aromas of rose petals, fresh herbs, and a hint of exotic fruit. On the palate, it displays a delicate fruit sweetness balanced by lively acidity—this prevents it from feeling heavy despite its late-harvest sweetness. Firm body, mineral finish, long aftertaste.

Recommendation:

• Serving temperature: 10–12 °C
• Pairs well with: Asian cuisine with ginger and coriander, goat cheese, tarte flambée with pear and Gorgonzola
• Drinking window: now until 2028