2020 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel

Weingut Prüm (Weingut Johan Josef Prüm) is a winery with a rich history, the roots of the Prüm family have been in the Moselle area for over 800 years. This famous winery was founded in 1911 by Johan Josef Prüm and in 1920 his son Sebastian started working in the family business.

Son Sebastiaan is the founder of the recognizable style that Prüm wines are known for worldwide to this day. Sebastiaan Prüm died in 1969 and on behalf of his sons, Dr. Manfred Prüm and younger brother Wolfgang Prüm, in charge. Today the winery is run by Manfred and his daughter Katharina Prüm. The house is fully committed to growing Riesling. The majority of the vines have not been grafted, this was not necessary because the Phylloxera aphid cannot survive between the slate on which the vineyards are grown. Depending on the harvest, Prüm produces between 10,000 and 13,000 boxes annually. The vineyards cover an area of 22 hectares in Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich, Zeltinger Sonnenuhr and Bernkasteler Badstube respectively.

The Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese (Golden Capsule) 2020 is incredibly clear and precise on the nose, and if there was any botrytis here – and there was, otherwise you wouldn't get this concentration and the delicate raisin aroma – it was perfect and came on the perfect moment. This is a kind of quintessence of the Sonnenuhr. On the palate this is a round and immediately stimulating Auslese with so much vitality and flavour, finishing with a tight and lasting mineral structure that makes this a great vin de terroir that can mature for decades. It is crystal clear and does not even taste sweet due to its spiciness and salt content. This is the essence of the JJ Prüm style! A fantastic wine that should not be opened again for fifteen years, although everyone would like to drink it now, except perhaps Dr. Manfred Prüm, who fell in love with the Lay Auslese instead because he was drinking now.