Peter Lauer 'Kern' Ayler Kupp Fass 9 Riesling, Mosel, Germany

Sunlight dances off blue slate as warm days and cool Saar Valley nights shape a wine of striking purity and tension. 2022 Peter Lauer ‘Kern’ Ayler Kupp Fass 9 Riesling is an off-dry Riesling that captures the soaring aromatics and mineral-driven precision of old vines planted in one of Germany’s most historic vineyard parcels. Sourced from the southwest-facing Kern block on the original Ayler Kupp hillside, this bottling reveals the Saar’s signature lift and finesse, vivid, intricate, and deeply expressive.

Product Details:

• Varietal: 100% Riesling
• Vintage: 2022
• ABV: 9.5%
• Farming Practices: Practicing organic (no herbicides, synthetic pesticides, copper, or animal-based fining agents)
• Winemaker/ Owner: Florian Lauer
• Designation: Fass 9

Sensory Description:

The wine opens with an intricate nose of wild herbs, jasmine, lime peel, white peach, and almond, with an undercurrent of slate and crushed mint. On the palate, it strikes a perfect off-dry balance, 33 g/L of residual sugar offset by vivid, zesty acidity and mouthwatering mineral tension. Flavors of candied grapefruit, vineyard peach, and orange blossom are layered into a textured yet feather-light frame. The finish is energetic and linear, with a dry-toned aftertaste that resonates with herbaceous spice and stony length.

Awards & Accolades:

• 93 — Mosel Fine Wines (June 2023)
  “A superbly playful wine with herbal, citrus, and stone fruit complexity. The palate is zesty and refined with a dry-toned, energetic finish. Drink 2025–2042.”

Winemaker's Background:

Weingut Peter Lauer, located in the village of Ayl, has crafted Saar Rieslings for five generations, now under the meticulous hand of Florian Lauer. Known for his expressive dry and off-dry styles, Florian uses wild yeast fermentations, spontaneous vinification, and long lees contact to bring out the unique voice of each site. The estate’s vineyards, primarily the steep, slate-rich slopes of Ayler Kupp, are dry-farmed and cultivated with low-impact, organic methods. From cellar to vineyard, every element of Lauer’s work champions authenticity, tradition, and the elemental power of place.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 45–50°F in a medium-sized Riesling glass to emphasize its aromatic intensity and acid structure. A perfect match for pork with apple compote, Thai green curry, sushi with wasabi and ginger, or creamy cheeses. Pour 3–4 oz at a time to allow the wine’s nuance to evolve in the glass.

2022 Peter Lauer ‘Kern’ Ayler Kupp Fass 9 Riesling is a benchmark Saar wine, aromatic, electric, and gracefully composed, with age-worthy depth wrapped in crystalline charm.