Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2024 to 2043.
vintage6 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2020201894/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: vineyard peach, citrus, herbs

Palate: cool mineral, concentrated, elegant acidity

A dry Grosses Gewachs from the Laubach section of the terraced Winninger Uhlen: peach, citrus and herbs over a cool, intense, taut minerality.

What it pairs with

  • Mosel river trout meuniere
    Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
  • Roast pork loin
    Concentrated power and acidity match the roast meat.
  • Sole meuniere
    Cool mineral acidity slices the brown butter.

How to serve Uhlen Laubach Riesling GG

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Mosel river trout meuniere, Roast pork loin, Sole meuniere. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

A dry Grosses Gewachs from the Laubach section of the terraced Winninger Uhlen: peach, citrus and herbs over a cool, intense, taut minerality.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Heymann-Lowenstein · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
Price
EUR 45 to 75 at retail
Drinking window
6 to 25 from vintage
First vintage
1995

Frequently asked about Uhlen Laubach Riesling GG

What does Uhlen Laubach Riesling GG taste like?

On the nose, vineyard peach, citrus, herbs. On the palate, cool mineral, concentrated, elegant acidity. Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A dry Grosses Gewachs from the Laubach section of the terraced Winninger Uhlen: peach, citrus and herbs over a cool, intense, taut minerality.

When should I drink Uhlen Laubach Riesling GG?

Drink 6 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Uhlen Laubach Riesling GG?

Mosel river trout meuniere is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork loin and Sole meuniere. Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.

What grapes are in Uhlen Laubach Riesling GG?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.

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