Schloss Lieser Juffer Riesling Gg 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Schloss Lieser
Label Name:
 
Juffer Riesling Gg
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
Germany
Region:
 
Brauneberg (Juffer Sonnenuhr), Mosel
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 95+ (Ulrich Sautter, 2021); Robert Parker Wine Advocate ~93 ; widely cited by retailers and critics as a top Mosel Grosses Gewächs

Tasting Note
Slate-driven, precise Riesling with apricot, peach and citrus notes, floral lift, intense slate minerality, razor-like acidity, filigree texture and a long, saline mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, grilled white fish, roasted chicken, pork belly. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, mildly spicy Thai or Sichuan dishes, Korean barbecue (lighter cuts).

Production Method
Hand-harvested from steep slate slopes; spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel, extended lees ageing, minimal intervention with little/no fining or filtration; select oak for élevage.

Vineyard Info
Schloss Lieser (Thomas & Ute Haag) is a revived Mosel estate based in Lieser, owning prime parcels in Brauneberg Juffer Sonnenuhr; focuses on terroir-driven Riesling and sustainable/organic practices.