FRITZ HAAG BRAUNEBERGER ‘J’ RIESLING 1G (DRY) 2023

A superb dry Riesling from a top producer in Germany's Mosel Valley. This is sourced almost entirely from two top level GG vineyards, Juffer and Juffer Sonnenuhr, so as a blend it is classified as 1G (Premier cru), with a price reduction, rather than GG (Grand Cru). Properly dry but beautifully defined and textured, this is a marvellous and masterful Riesling for the price.

93/100 Stuart Piggot, JamesSuckling.com (2023 Vintage)
"This replaces the dry Brauneberger Riesling and is a cuvee of 80% Juffer, plus small quantities from the steep Juffer-Sonnenuhr and Klostergarten sites. A wealth of wildflower and jasmine aromas and a dancing, light-footed touch make this barely mediumbodied dry riesling a delight. Plenty of peachy fruit and wet stone minerality right through the long and very clean, spicy finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap."

91/100 Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous (2023 Vintage)
"The 2023 Riesling Brauneberg J, harvested in the Juer, Juer Sonnenuhr and Brauneberger Klostergarten, oers a yeasty reduction with a lovely edge of wet walnut skin. The palate almost tingles with freshness, presenting a super-slender, beautifully zesty prole with an enticing element of pithiness. Despite its svelte nature, the wine's depth and resonance are undeniable, along with that slate savor."

17/20 Jancis Robinson MW (2023 Vintage)
"Aus Ersten Lagen. Blend of fruit from Juffer and Juffer Sonnenuhr. 85% from Juffer (I think!). Cask sample. Attractive floral undertow emerges. There is real character here! Bone dry but not austere."