Schloss Lieser Grosses GewachsBox Set 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Schloss Lieser
Label Name:
 
Grosses GewachsBox Set
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Mosel (Bernkastel subregion; multiple VDP Grosse Lagen including Niederberg Helden, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Brauneberger Juffer, Goldtröpfchen, Doktor).
Volume:
 
6x 750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
2018 Schloss Lieser Grosses Gewächs wines earned high critic scores (e. g. , Niederberg Helden Riesling GG 2018: Robert Parker/WA 96–97; acclaimed drinking windows and long ageing potential). Schloss Lieser: Falstaff Winemaker of the Year (2021) and Gault Millau recognition (2015). A 6-bottle 2018 Grosses Gewächs box set (Himmelreich, Niederberg Helden, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Goldtropfchen, Juffer‑Sonnenuhr, Doktor) is offered by major merchants

Tasting Note
Ripe citrus and stone fruit with intense slate-driven minerality, saline lift, floral white blossom and subtle petrol/yeast complexity; concentrated, precise acidity and a long, savory finish (ripe 2018 character).

Food Pairing
Western: roast pork, grilled salmon or sea bass, creamy poultry, goat cheese, summer salads. Asian: sashimi/sushi, dim sum, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai green curry (moderate heat), Szechuan dishes (with cooling elements).

Production Method
Hand-harvested, VDP Grosse Lage dry Rieslings; spontaneous (native yeast) fermentations at cool temperatures in stainless steel, extended lees contact, minimal oak.

Vineyard Info
Schloss Lieser was revived by Thomas and Ute Haag in the 1990s and farms ~25–26 ha across top Mosel Grand Cru sites; noted for steep slate vineyards and wines with long aging potential.