{"title":"VDP.Weingut Peter Lauer","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eSAAR. SCHIEFER. SPANNUNG.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn Ayl an der Saar hat Florian Lauer seit Mitte der 2000er-Jahre das Familienweingut zu einer der gefeiertsten Riesling-Adressen Deutschlands geformt. Fünf Generationen Lauer, ein Keller voller nummerierter Fässer — und eine kompromisslose Vorstellung davon, was Saar-Riesling sein kann, wenn man die Lage ohne Umwege sprechen lässt. Die Reben wachsen auf Devonschiefer in steilen Südhängen rund um die legendäre Ayler Kupp, werden spät und selektiv gelesen und Fass für Fass vergoren — jedes einzelne unter seiner eigenen Nummer abgefüllt, seinem eigenen „Fass\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTrockene Große Gewächse, feinherbe Lagenrieslinge mit Spielraum zwischen Frucht und Säure, drei traditionell flaschenvergorene Sekte — alle mit jenem unbestechlichen Nerv, den nur die Saar hervorbringt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBei Wein \u0026amp; Nielsen findest du sie direkt vom Weingut — Ab-Hof-Preise.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"no-18-kupp-riesling-gg-vdp-weingut-peter-lauer","title":"No 18 KUPP Riesling GG - VDP.Weingut Peter Lauer","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis \"Grosses Gewächs\" from VDP.Weingut Peter Lauer grows in the prime section of the Ayler Kupp - the middle part of the slope, with a sixty-eight percent gradient and full south-facing exposure, making it the steepest and warmest spot on the mountain. Planted in 1956 by Peter Lauer I on newly acquired parcels, today Riesling vines with almost seventy years on the stock stand here; at this age, the vines have found a very calm balance. The yield remains consistently low, which brings depth and concentration to the grapes. The Kupp is an icon of the Saar, characterized by fine Devonian slate, which imparts its unmistakable freshness, salinity, and its distinctive, powerful minerality to the Riesling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the glass, it presents itself in a bright, luminous straw yellow. On the nose, a clear, precise bouquet unfolds: yellow apple, white peach, a hint of citrus zest, and ripe slate spice - that typical Saar blend of stone, herbs, and a delicate smoke. On the palate, the wine is finely spicy, smooth, and unusually juicy, supported by a ripe, mild acidity and a powerful mineral-saline structure. The finish is long, clear, and effortlessly elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe grapes are harvested exclusively by hand at the beginning of October and pressed whole cluster, with a short maceration period for more aromatic depth. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with natural wild yeasts from the vineyard; subsequently, the wine matures for about seven months on its fine lees in wooden barrels, with regular bâtonnage for more smoothness and texture. Developed in a dry style and bottled unfined, the Kupp GG retains its unmistakable identity: a Saar Riesling that uncompromisingly carries its fine slate and the maturity of its old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA VDP.Grosses Gewächs of exceptional class - give it time in the glass; with a few years of bottle aging, it reveals its full complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VDP.Weingut Peter Lauer","offers":[{"title":"2024 \/ 0.75 l","offer_id":53081748177162,"sku":"DE06182037524","price":41.18,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/1726\/6442\/files\/Peter_Lauer_Kupp_No_18_optimized.webp?v=1780600440"},{"product_id":"no-13-feils-riesling-gg-vdp-weingut-peter-lauer","title":"No 13 FEILS Riesling GG - VDP.Weingut Peter Lauer","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis \"Grosses Gewächs\" from the VDP.Weingut Peter Lauer grows in one of the most unusual sites in the entire Saar region: the Feils, a peninsula at the river's fork, amidst the steep slopes around Ayl. The soil consists of old alluvial sand and gravel - the ancient riverbed of the once mighty Saar - and its structure is more akin to Médoc than the classic blue Saar slate of the neighboring sites. The old vines root vertically and deeply, almost reaching the groundwater, without encountering solid rock. This particularly warm, gravelly slope produces a Riesling that, while remaining typically Saar-like in its tension, also displays spice, warmth, and exotic depth in a way that succeeds in only a few places in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the glass, it presents a bright, luminous straw yellow. On the nose, an opulent, multifaceted bouquet unfolds: fresh herbs, mint, and a hint of eucalyptus, alongside ripe exotic fruits - mango, yellow passion fruit, peach - and a subtle, dark background of spice and minerality. On the palate, the wine is dense, precise, and unusually juicy, supported by a fine-grained minerality and a cool, lively acidity. The finish is long, spicy, and invigorating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe grapes are exclusively hand-picked and gently whole-bunch pressed. Fermentation takes place with natural yeasts from the vineyard, and the wine then matures slowly and unfiltered on its fine lees - a classic Saar craft that prioritizes maximum clarity and fidelity to the site. Vinified in a dry style, the Feils GG retains its striking individuality: a Saar Riesling that uncompromisingly embodies its unusual soil and old vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA VDP.Grosses Gewächs of exceptional quality. We recommend serving it at 10–13 °C; give it time in the glass, as a few years of bottle aging will reveal its full complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VDP.Weingut Peter Lauer","offers":[{"title":"2024 \/ 0.75 l","offer_id":53081751945482,"sku":"DE06182047524","price":41.18,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/1726\/6442\/files\/Peter_Lauer_Feils_GG_No_13_1000x1000_web_optimized.webp?v=1780431553"},{"product_id":"sekt-riesling-brut-vdp-weingut-peter-lauer","title":"Sparkling Riesling Brut - VDP.Weingut Peter Lauer","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis Sekt Riesling Brut from VDP.Weingut Peter Lauer is German sparkling wine in its purest form, made in Ayl – one of the coolest and most expressive Riesling villages along the Saar. The grapes grow on the steep slate slopes above the river, where blue Devonian slate gives the Riesling its unmistakable salinity, depth and vibrant tension. The estate has been run by the Lauer family for generations and stands for an uncompromising, terroir-driven hand – an approach the house's German Sekt follows with the same seriousness as its still wines. The tradition of producing sparkling wine using the classical method goes back more than a hundred years on the Saar and is firmly part of Lauer's identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn the glass it shows a pale gold with fine, long-lasting perlage. The nose is precise and cool: white peach blossom, citrus zest, green apple and a delicate hint of slate smoke, layered with a discreet brioche note from time on the lees. On the palate, the wine is taut and chalky, carried by razor-sharp Saar acidity, salty minerality and a fine, elegant mousse. The finish is long, clear and inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Sekt is made in a traditional, handcrafted way following the classical Champagne method: fermentation takes place in the individual bottle, and riddling is done by hand on traditional pupitres. Beneath the historic Art Nouveau building of the Joh. 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