2024 Peter Lauer, Ayler Kupp Riesling Kabinett Fass Nr8, Mosel

Florian Lauer’s organic stewardship of the Ayler Kupp is defined by parcel-specific fermentations in traditional 1,000-liter Fuder, utilizing spontaneous yeasts to emphasize the site’s blue Devonian slate. This steep, horseshoe-shaped vineyard in the Saar provides the thermal range necessary for maintaining structural tension, a profile further sharpened by the 2024 vintage’s historically low yields and elevated natural acidity. Fass 8 translates these conditions into a taut Kabinett structure, where approximately 31g/l of residual sugar is precisely balanced by a vibrant mineral nerve and a fine-grained, smoky finish. The wine’s architecture prioritizes linear energy and a salt-inflected mid-palate density, favoring geological transparency over primary fruit. This release reflects the 2024 season’s lean, tensile profile, showcasing a precision of origin that remains the hallmark of the Lauer estate.