“This is the Saar and Florian Lauer is currently one of the greatest winemakers in this sacred place… Employing natural-yeast fermentations, Lauer’s wines find their own balance. They tend to be more textural, deeper and more masculine. They have a preternatural sense of balance, an energy that is singular.
“Yet the hallmarks of the Saar are there: purity, precision, rigor, mineral.” – Vom Boden
Peter Lauer: Electric Riesling
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“Yet the hallmarks of the Saar are there: purity, precision, rigor, mineral.” – Vom Boden
Peter Lauer: Electric Riesling
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Lauer makes some of the most singular, brilliant wines in the world. His wines have all the raciness, tension and electricity of standard Mosel Riesling compressed into an explosive intensity. It’s as though his wines are diamonds—beautiful, complex and dazzling, but with an incomparable density and infinitely edge.
Lauer is based in the Saar, which is the colder, windier cousin of the Mosel. It also has one of the smallest production footprints compared to the other sub-areas. This is due to the exposure to the frigid east winds that cause precipitous temperature drops as the sun sets. But when once there was a struggle to harvest, climate change has brought balance and intensity. When once the wines were ferociously acidic, the high acidities are balanced with delicate stone fruit notes, deep minerality, and plenty of aging potential regardless of the sweetness level at bottling, such as the filigreed wines of Peter Lauer.
If aren’t familiar with the Lauer wines, you owe it to yourself to try them. All of the featured wines come from the Ayler Kupp vineyard, which is located in the Saar Valley near the Mosel. The wines are fermented down as far as the wine naturally will go. Most are dry single-parcel wines that carry the name of the specific part of the vineyard on them. They also craft Kabinetts, Spätlesen, and Auslesen wines, though with less residual sugar than modern standards. The results are glorious examples of what Saar can offer: diamond-like intensity, beauty, rarity, and precision at rock-bottom pricing.
Lauer is based in the Saar, which is the colder, windier cousin of the Mosel. It also has one of the smallest production footprints compared to the other sub-areas. This is due to the exposure to the frigid east winds that cause precipitous temperature drops as the sun sets. But when once there was a struggle to harvest, climate change has brought balance and intensity. When once the wines were ferociously acidic, the high acidities are balanced with delicate stone fruit notes, deep minerality, and plenty of aging potential regardless of the sweetness level at bottling, such as the filigreed wines of Peter Lauer.
If aren’t familiar with the Lauer wines, you owe it to yourself to try them. All of the featured wines come from the Ayler Kupp vineyard, which is located in the Saar Valley near the Mosel. The wines are fermented down as far as the wine naturally will go. Most are dry single-parcel wines that carry the name of the specific part of the vineyard on them. They also craft Kabinetts, Spätlesen, and Auslesen wines, though with less residual sugar than modern standards. The results are glorious examples of what Saar can offer: diamond-like intensity, beauty, rarity, and precision at rock-bottom pricing.
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We offer fourteen Peter Lauer options on sale now, including:
Peter Lauer ‘Barrel X’ Riesling, Saar 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $21.90, that’s $20.81 at 5% off and $19.71 at 10% off, 22 bottles in stock now
“The 2023er Riesling Feinherb Barrel X is an off-dry wine (with 16 g/l of residual sugar) which comes for half from Estate vineyards and for half from purchased fruit. This hay-yellow-colored wine offers a rather reduced nose made of wet stone, passion fruit, mint, a touch of cream, and smoke. The wine proves nicely playful and zesty on the off-dry tasting palate and leaves a juicy feel of minerals and spices in the finish. This is a very nice off-dry Saar Riesling to enjoy over the coming years. Now-2028.” -Mosel Fine WinesThis is the lowest listed price on the West Coast!
Peter Lauer Faß 17 ‘Neuenberg’ Riesling 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $44.50, that’s $42.28 at 5% off and $40.05 at 10% off, 4 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 90+ points “The 2022er Neuenberg N°17, as it is referred to in the central part of the label, is a barely off-dry wine (with 12 g/l of residual sugar) made from fruit picked in this prime Lieu-Dit forming the south-southwest facing, central part of the original Kupp hill (at the foot of the hill). It offers a very aromatic and rich nose of William’s pear, smoke, anise, thyme, violet, lime tree, and cherry. The wine is both juicy but also directly zesty and spicy, with a touch of tartness and earthy spices. There is good presence and structure and the finish proves intense and broad. It is a great barely off-dry Riesling, which needs a few years to reveal its facets. It even has some upside potential with time. 2025-2034.”
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Peter Lauer Faß 25 Ayler Riesling Trocken 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $31.90, that’s $30.31 at 5% off and $28.71 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
“The 2023er Ayler Riesling N°25 is a bone-dry wine (with less than 4 g/l of residual sugar) made from fruit picked on the Scheidterberg and Rauberg side hills. This yellow-colored wine offers a quite aromatic and subtly creamy nose made of fresh grapefruit puree, pear, white flowers, and smoky elements. It proves smooth and suave on the palate and leaves a creamy but nicely fruity feel in the long finish. 2025-2028.” -Mosel Fine Wines
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Peter Lauer Faß 12 Ayler Kupp Unterstenberg Riesling 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 2 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 91 points “The 2022er Unterstenberg N°12, as it is referred to in the central part of the label, is a dry wine (with 8 g/l of residual sugar) made from fruit picked in the similarly-named prime Lieu-Dit forming the south-southwest facing, front part of the original Kupp hill (at the foot of the hill). It has a beautifully complex and smoky nose of candied lime, grapefruit zest, smoky bacon, ginger, almond, yuzu, and white flowers. The wine is superbly playful and refined on the palate, where some light creamy and juicy elements make for an appealing touch. The finish is beautifully spicy and herbal and already fully dry. 2025-2042.”
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Peter Lauer Faß 12 Ayler Kupp Unterstenberg Riesling 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $44, that’s $41.80 at 5% off and $39.60 at 10% off, 3 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 90+ points “The 2023 Unterstenberg N°12, as it is referred to in the central part of the label, is a dry wine (with 8 g/l of residual sugar) made from fruit picked in the similarly named prime Lieu-Dit forming the south-southwest facing, front part of the original Kupp hill (at the foot of the hill). This bright hay-yellow-colored wine offers a very attractive nose made of pear, creamy elements, spices, grapefruit puree, white flowers, and smoke. It is nicely playful on the subtly creamy palate and leaves a smooth feel of herbs and minerals in the finish. The aftertaste develops more cut. Despite being open, we feel that this wine will benefit from a few years of bottle aging to integrate its elements and develop more cut. It could then warrant a higher rating. 2028-2038.”
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Peter Lauer Faß 4 Ayler Riesling Feinherb 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $33, that’s $31.35 at 5% off and $29.70 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Vom Boden Importer Note “As noted with Fass 25, yet more revelations of climate change, the “1er Cru” Scheidterberg and Sonnenberg hills that curl around the village of Ayl are beginning to turn out wines of real depth and complexity, yet they also still flaunt a bit of their even-more-cool-climate thing. Think of it as “Barrel X” with more punch and guts.”
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Peter Lauer Faß 15 ‘Stirn’ Ayler Kupp Riesling 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 2 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 92 points “The 2022er “Stirn” N°15, as it is referred to in the central part of the label, is a fully off-dry wine (with 36 g/l of residual sugar) made from fruit picked in the prime south-west-facing, upper-front part of the original Ayler Kupp hill. It reveals a fully aromatic and appealing nose of yellow fruits (pineapple, Conference pear, and quince), candied grapefruit, tangerine, green apple, anise, oriental spices, and smoke. The wine proves fully off-dry on the palate as plenty of sweet and ripe fruits come through. The finish is structured and has more mineral elements with zesty and minty elements. This beautiful fully off-dry Riesling needs a few years to fully deliver. 2027-2042.”
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Peter Lauer Lambertskirch Kabinett, Saar 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $44.50, that’s $42.28 at 5% off and $40.05 at 10% off, 1 bottle in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 91 points “The 2022er Lambertskirch Kabinett, as it is referred to in the central part of the label, was made from fruit harvested in this south-east facing Lieu-Dit overseeing the Saar, and was fermented down to fully fruity-styled levels of residual sugar (50 g/l). It offers a fully aromatic and appealing nose of pink grapefruit, candy floss, Conference pear, quince, minty herbs, and celery spices. The wine is nicely pure and light-weighted on the finely aromatic, refined, and smooth palate. There is good length and freshness in the finish. This is a superb drinking Kabinett. 2030-2042.”
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Peter Lauer Faß 8 Riesling Kupp Kabinett 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $34, that’s $32.30 at 5% off and $30.60 at 10% off, 6 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 91 points “The 2023 Kupp Kabinett N°8, as it is referred to in the central part of the label, was made from fruit harvested at 78-79° Oechsle on the original Kupp hill and was fermented down to fruity-styled levels of residual sugar (45 g/l). This bright-white-yellow-colored wine offers a beautiful nose made of white flowers, grapefruit, bergamot, whipped cream, and strong smoky elements. It is full of tart grip and zest on the palate and leaves a nice tart yet also subtly creamy feel in the finish. The aftertaste reveals a riper side paired with fresher elements of grapefruit. 2028-2038.”
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Peter Lauer Faß 7 Riesling Kupp Spätlese 2022 750ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 5 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 92 points “The 2022er Kupp Spätlese N°7, as it is referred to in the central part of the label, was made from fruit harvested in the whole original Kupp hill and was fermented down to sweet levels of residual sugar (74 g/l). Smoky and finely herbal on the nose, it delivers notes of anise, minty herbs, vineyard peach, jasmine, rose, lavender, and green apple. The wine proves delicately smooth and rich on the nicely compact and focused palate. The finish is precise, clean, and full of energy. This is a splendid Spätlese. 2032-2052.”
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Peter Lauer Faß 7 Riesling Kupp Spätlese 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $49, that’s $46.55 at 5% off and $44.10 at 10% off, 10 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 93 points “The 2023 Kupp Spätlese N°7, as it is referred to in the central part of the label, with AP 71 was made from fruit harvested at 90° Oechsle from vineyards on the original Kupp hill and was fermented down to sweet levels of residual sugar (67 g/l). This hay-yellow-colored wine offers a rather subtle and very complex nose made of earthy spices, pear, apricot blossom, a hint of date, cream, and smoke. It proves very subtle and elegant on the palate, where a touch of zest brings the right kick to the complex creamy and fruity flavors. The finish is subtly racy, delicately creamy, and, above all, hugely satisfying. This is a great under-toned but complex expression of Spätlese in the making. 2033-2048.”
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Peter Lauer Faß 77 Ayler Riesling Spätlese 2023 750ml Displayed Price: $34.50, that’s $32.78 at 5% off and $31.05 at 10% off, 12 bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 93 points “The 2023 Ayler Spätlese N°77, as it is referred to in the central part of the label, was made from clean but overripe fruit harvested at 87° Oechsle from vineyards on the different hills in Ayl and was fermented down to sweet levels of residual sugar (70 g/l). This yellow-hay-colored wine offers a rather ostentatious and hugely appealing nose made of pineapple, coconut, rose water, whipped cream, and fine earthy spices. It is gorgeously engaging and racy on the palate, where the exotic side is joined by some fresh apricot. The finish is precise, engaging, and hugely long. This exotic expression of Spätlese is hugely appealing. 2038-2043.”
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Peter Lauer Faß 10 Kupp Riesling Auslese 2022 375ml Displayed Price: $39, that’s $37.05 at 5% off and $35.10 at 10% off, 2 half-bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 94+ points “The 2022er Kupp Auslese N°10, as it is referred to in the central part of the label, was made from partially (15%) botrytized fruit harvested on the whole original Kupp hill and was fermented down to fully sweet levels of residual sugar (95 g/l). This offers a still very primary yet superbly complex and layered nose of bakery elements, almond cream, candied pineapple, coconut cream, aniseed, smoky bacon, and yellow flowers. The wine is superbly smooth and sweet on the comparatively light-weighted and delicate palate. The finish proves juicy and smooth, yet the after-taste brings freshness and liveliness as plenty of candied citrusy fruits kick in. This needs at least a decade to fully integrate its sweetness and fully shine. 2032-2072.”
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Peter Lauer Faß 10 Kupp Riesling Auslese 2023 375ml Displayed Price: $41.90, that’s $39.81 at 5% off and $37.71 at 10% off, 2 half-bottles in stock now
Mosel Fine Wines 96 points “The 2023 Kupp Auslese N°10, as it is referred to in the central part of the label, was made from partially (5-10%) botrytized fruit harvested at 100° Oechsle from vineyards on the original Kupp hill and was fermented down to fully sweet levels of residual sugar (93 g/l). This lay-yellow-colored wine offers a very classy nose made of almond paste, earthy spices, creamy elements, grapefruit zest, passion fruit puree, dried fruits, a hint of pineapple, and smoke. The wine is impeccably balanced on the palate, where the almost oily sweetness is wrapped into some great zesty elements. The finish proves beautifully subtle, intense, complex, and multi-layered. This beautifully playful expression of ‘Auslese GK’ is made for lovers of racier renditions of the genre. 2033-2053.”
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