2016 Prestige brut (8 years lees aging) Riesling sparkling wine, Mosel region, brut, 12% vol., Lauer

On the Saar, sparkling wine production using the classic Champagne method has a tradition spanning over a century. Here, Lauer`s Riesling sparkling wines mature for several months after bottle fermentation. High-quality vintage sparkling wines like this Prestige, which was allowed to remain on the lees for eight long years, age even longer. During this time, an intense and elegant aroma develops, reminiscent of ethereal spices, pine needles, smoke, and dried fruit. The mousse becomes subtle, and the perlage in the glass gains in finesse.