Lauer Ayler Village Level No. 1 Trocken/Feinherb 2022 (white)

Lauer Ayler Village Level No. 1 Trocken/Feinherb 2022

Riesling

Mosel, Germany

Another village level off-dry, this is sourced from various parcels on the “Grand Cru” Kupp – as such this is more the equivalent of “Senior.” This is a “Grand Cru” wine declassified and sold at village-level pricing. This tends to be a bit deeper and broader-shouldered than the Fass 4; it has more mineral complexity and more depth.

The 2022er Ayler Riesling No. 1 is an off-dry wine (with 14 g/l of residual sugar) made from fruit harvested on the east-facing side of the main Ayler Kupp hill. Quite smoky and herbal at first, it offers a rather opulent and rich nose of almond cream, toffee, yellow peach, rosemary, and candied lime. The wine starts off on the fruity and light side, yet it gains in presence and structure as it evolves. The finish is delicately smooth and broad, with plenty of spices and still a hint of tartness in need of integration. It needs a little bit of time to find its right balance and fully deliver. This is a good off-dry Riesling. -Vom Boden