Trier: Guided City Walk with Wine Tasting
Explore the rich and long history of the wine-growing region of Moselle and Trier on this guided walking tour of Germany's oldest city. Enjoy an included wine-tasting ...
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2024 to 2040.
vintage6 yrs22 yrs24 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mosel Fine Wines reviewed 2019 | 2018 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Roast turbot Concentration and salinity match the meaty fish.More wines for fish →
- Veal sweetbreads Savoury structure cuts the rich offal.More wines for beef and red meat →
- Mosel river trout meuniere Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.More wines for trout →
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 · visiting guide
- 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)
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.
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