Ayl KUPP "Stirn" Riesling "Fass 15" (off-dry) VDP. Grosse Lage®

The Stirn vineyard lies on the summit ridge of the Ayler Kupp – one of the most famous Saar vineyards – and is among the most demanding parcels of the Peter Lauer winery. Steep, shallow, coarse slate: a terroir that forces Riesling to achieve exceptional depth.

Peter Lauer has cultivated the Ayler Kupp vineyard for generations and is one of the most influential names in the Saar region. The old vines on the slope must root deep into the rock to find sufficient water and minerals – this requires energy and concentration. Barrel 15 represents the winery's traditional practice of aging its wines parcel by parcel in wooden barrels and bottling them individually.

In the glass, this is a delicately dry Riesling with a cool, salty minerality as its common thread. Aromas of white peach, citrus peel, and slate are underpinned by a lively acidity that fully integrates the residual sugar. The finish is long, dry, and characterized by a subtle spiciness.

• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Dishes: Grilled pike-perch, oysters, scallops with butter sauce or mild goat cheese
• Drinking window: Now until 2032+