In the glass
What it pairs with
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Roast turbot
Concentration and salinity match the meaty fish. -
Veal sweetbreads
Savoury structure cuts the rich offal. -
Mosel river trout meuniere
Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
How to serve Riesling Fass 18 Kupp GG
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast turbot, Veal sweetbreads, Mosel river trout meuniere. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The barrel-fermented dry Grosses Gewachs from the heart of the Ayler Kupp: concentrated, savoury and deeply mineral, the estate's flagship dry wine.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Peter Lauer
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 45 to 75 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 22 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1986
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Scores
- Mosel Fine Wines 93 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2019)
Frequently asked about Riesling Fass 18 Kupp GG
What does Riesling Fass 18 Kupp GG taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. The barrel-fermented dry Grosses Gewachs from the heart of the Ayler Kupp: concentrated, savoury and deeply mineral, the estate's flagship dry wine.
When should I drink Riesling Fass 18 Kupp GG?
Drink 6 to 22 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Riesling Fass 18 Kupp GG?
Roast turbot is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Veal sweetbreads and Mosel river trout meuniere. Concentration and salinity match the meaty fish.
Is Riesling Fass 18 Kupp GG vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Riesling Fass 18 Kupp GG?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.