2024 Peter Lauer, Ayler Kupp Riesling Kabinett GG Fass 18, Mosel

Florian Lauer’s winemaking is centered on the preservation of parcel-specific identity through spontaneous fermentations and extended lees contact in traditional neutral *fuder*. The Ayler Kupp’s weathered Devonian gray slate and 70% gradient provide the structural foundation for Fass 18, yielding fruit with a concentrated mineral density and significant saline potential. The 2024 growing season was shaped by severe spring frosts that dramatically limited yields but preserved a "classic" Mosel profile, where high total acidity is harmonized by a polished, integrated pH. This Kabinett bottling exhibits the vintage’s hallmark lightness and airy texture, built on an architecture of persistent acidity and a taut, linear mid-palate. The resulting wine is a transparent expression of the Kupp’s old-vine pedigree, showcasing a fine-grained texture and a persistent, stone-inflected finish.