2024 Peter Lauer, Saarfeilser Riesling GG Fass 13, Mosel

Florian Lauer’s stewardship of the Saarfeils vineyard emphasizes biological soil health and spontaneous fermentation in neutral 1,000-liter fuder to maintain the site’s raw structural identity. Unlike the steep Devonian slate slopes typical of the Saar, this parcel sits on a riverside terrace where alluvial gravels and weathered grey slate create a distinct thermal and hydric profile. The 2024 vintage, defined by a cool, moisture-rich start followed by a stabilized ripening window, necessitated rigorous selection to harness the year's high-acid potential and physiological concentration. This Fass 13 presents a chiseled architecture with significant mid-palate density and a bone-dry finish defined by savory phenolic tension and saline precision. The resulting Riesling GG anchors its mineral depth in the specific climatic rigors of the 2024 growing season, resulting in a wine of notable persistence and structural clarity.