Fritz Haag, Brauneberger Juffer Kabinett, Riesling, Mosel, Germany, 2022

Overview of the Wine
Fritz Haag whose family has been engaged in viticulture at Brauneberg since 1605, is the town's most important proprietor. Using traditional cellar techniques and careful, selective harvesting he produces Brauneberger wines that have power and elegance with fine Riesling fruit and a subtle slate background in balance with generous fruity acids. One of his ancestors was a co-founder of the Brauneberger-Juffer-Sonnenuhr vineyard site. At present, the Fritz Haag estate owns the largest and best portion of this vineyard. All sites are 100% Riesling.

A sixth-century chronicle state that the vineyards of Brauneberg were "propter vinum" (because of wine) bequeathed to Verdun, France, then an important Roman commercial center. Napoleon paid tribute to the Brauneberger wines by fixing their prices above those of all other Mosel wines. When, in 1806, the Mosel vineyard sites were divided into classes according to the quality of their wines, Brauneberg was the only name in the first rank.

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Winemaker
Wilhelm Haag

Grape / Blend
Riesling

Origin
Mosel, Germany

Tasting Notes
Aromatically the wine is bright and fruit focused, with ripe, crunchy orchard fruit scents as well as a hint of minerality. On the palate the wine is delightfully juicy, with notes of white peaches, honeysuckle, and a ending note of acidity.

93 Points - Vinous
For now, the 2022 Riesling Brauneberger Juffer Kabinett has a layer of sulfur on the nose. Underneath this, peachiness awaits. The palate comes on light feet, with vivid fluidity, juicy flow and much allure. The fruit is toned down to citrus, mouth-watering with a touch of peach framed with vivid lemon notions. The 45g/L of sugar lends a lovely sweetness, all wrapped in a citric, fresh charm. (Medium)

93 Points - James Suckling
Wonderful nose of cassis and flint with floral and baking spice nuances. Very clean and racy with so much drive and energy on the sleek and focused palate. Fantastic wet stone freshness at the long, super-clean finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap. 

Product size: 750ml