Max Ferd Richter
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(24x37.5cl) 2001Max Ferd Richter Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2001 exemplifies the pinnacle of Mosel Rieslings. Cultivated on the steep, slate-rich slopes of Brauneberg, this Auslese selection benefits from meticulous hand harvesting by the esteemed Max Ferd Richter estate. The grapes, selected at optimal ripeness, undergo gentle fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve their vibrant acidity and intricate flavours. Matured briefly in stainless steel to maintain purity, this 2001 vintage reveals a profound balance between luscious sweetness and zesty minerality. Aromas of ripe stone fruits, honeyed apricot, and delicate floral notes evolve on the palate, culminating in a long, elegant finish. Max Ferd Richter, renowned for his commitment to quality and expression of terroir, crafts a Riesling that gracefully ages, offering both complexity and finesse. Perfect for pairing with rich Asian cuisine or decadent cheeses, this Auslese is a testament to the artistry of fine German winemaking.
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Wine Advocate (95)
The 2019 Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese is fascinatingly pure, bright, refined and flinty on the nose that reveals very fine Riesling, slate and iron aromas. Pure, fresh and filigreed on the palate, this is a crystalline, fresh and piquant, crisp and crystalline JSU Spätlese in the acidity-accentuated MFR style. The finish is pure and salty, piquant and concise and makes this an exciting wine to try again in 20 years. Tasted at the domain in September 2020.$196.00 -
Wine Advocate (94)
From vines planted in the 1890s, the 2019 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling GG "Uralte Reben" trocken is still quite reductive on the nose but very fine, bright and floral on the delicately slatey and intensely fruity yet subtle nose. Intense and powerful on the palate (at 11.5% alcohol!), this is a crystalline, tight and salty Sonnenuhr with still shy mirabelle aromas on the nose. It is beautifully pure and filigreed yet long and intense—a wine that deserves our patience and attention for 20 or more years. Tasted at the domain in September 2020.$294.00
