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Hansen Lauer Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Spatlese
Weingut Hansen-Lauer
Germany - Mosel   

Hansen-Lauer Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Spätlese is grown on grey Devonian slate and comes from a vineyard overlooking the picturesque town of Bernkastel-Kues located in a bend of the Middle Mosel. The wine shows everything that makes a classic Mosel Riesling, minerality, acidity and fruit nicely balanced. The ageing potential of this wine is 15 years.

Specifications
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Riesling
Age of vines
10-15 years
Soil type
Devon slate
Vinification
Grapes are grown on Southwest-West sun exposure vineyards (0.5 hectares = 1.25 acres).
Vineyards was planted in 2011 with grafted vines with a low-yielding clone.
No fertilizer has been used on this parcel for over 20 years.
Grapes are hand harvested in October.
Two months fermentation at low temperature in stainless steel tanks.
Aged on the lees 3 months.
Bottled 7 months after harvest.
Production
110-230 (depending on vintage) (9-liter cases)
Pairings

This is a full-grown wine which doesn't need any accompanying dish, but if you are looking for one try to pair it with Roquefort cheese (blue cheese), foie gras or dessert like fruit cake.

Reviews and News

2020 Hansen Lauer Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Spatlese - 90 PTS - WE

2020 Hansen Lauer Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Spatlese - 90 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 90 pts

 "Slim yet penetrating, this honey-kissed spätlese is packed with sweet yellow peach and apricot flavors. Backed by a racy streak of lime and lemon acidity, it's a spine tingling, electric sip with a lacy veil of sweetness and smoke on the finish. Anna LEE C. IIJIMA."

- Wine Enthusiast (October 2022), 90 pts

 

2016 Hansen Lauer Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Spatlese - 88 PTS - WE

2016 Hansen Lauer Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Spatlese - 88 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 88 pts"Dusty notes of bramble and dried herbs on the nose contrast an intensely fruity palate that bursts of sunny white peach, apricot and white grapefruit flavors. Medium sweet and light on its feet, it's a juicy but nuanced wine to enjoy now. - Anna LEE C. IIJIMA”

- Wine Enthusiast (October 2019), 88 pts

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2015 Hansen Lauer Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Spatlese - 91 PTS - WE

2015 Hansen Lauer Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Spatlese - 91 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 91 pts"Opulent tropical fruit and florals perfume this decadently ripe yet bracing wine. It's intensely fruity and juicy yet spine tingling with acidity. Blossom and honey notes leave a lingering, pleasantly viscous trail of sweetness on the palate. Delightful now but likely to hold through 2022.”

- Wine Enthusiast (October 2017), 91 pts

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2015 Hansen Lauer Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Spatlese - 90 PTS - JD

2015 Hansen Lauer Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Spatlese - 90 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"A step up, the 2015 Bernkasteler Graben Riesling Spätlese offer more complexity in its sugared peach, honeyed minerality, and subtle petrol aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, beautifully balanced, with bright acidity, it’s a winner as well as about as easy-drinking as it gets.”
- Jeb Dunnuck (March 27th 2019), 90 pts

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Producer Information: Weingut Hansen-Lauer

In 1919, Joseph Hansen founded the domain Hansen in Bernkastel, after he had taken over the vineyards from his brother. In 1956, his son, Reinhold, took over the winery. In ...
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