2014 Bernkasteler Lay Auslese
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Tasting notes
Issuing from the original core Lay vineyard, this immediately plays its botrytis hand with fungal, honeyed and spicy aromas. A voluminous, richly textured palate suggests the mingling of green herbal liqueur with spiced quince and cherry preserves, leading to a sustained but faintly drying as well as prickly finish - the effect of botrytis preventing this bottling from displaying the elegance, lift and above all the primary juiciness that otherwise run through the entire 2014 Prüm collection. I also strongly suspect that this wine will be the exception to the rule as regards longevity.
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David Schildknecht, Vinous
About the producer
Joh. Jos. Prüm is the benchmark estate of the Middle Mosel, renowned for Rieslings of exceptional delicacy, precision, and longevity. From the legendary slopes of Wehlener Sonnenuhr to Graacher Himmelreich, their wines capture a singular balance of lightness, tension and mineral purity.