{"product_id":"joh-jos-prum-bernkasteler-badstube-riesling-spatlese-2023","title":"Joh Jos Prüm Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSlate, stone fruit, and late-harvest seduction—this is Spätlese from the source. \u003c\/em\u003eJoh. Jos. Prüm’s 2023 Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese is the expression of a lesser-known vineyard with serious pedigree. Bordering the southern edge of Graacher Himmelreich, Badstube offers slightly gentler slopes and richer soils—conditions that lend this wine a softer, more fruit-driven charm, especially in a warm vintage like 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere Kabinett dances, Spätlese lingers. The late-picked fruit translates into a deeper concentration of flavour, with layers of tropical fruit, spiced citrus, and a slatey undercurrent that keeps things impeccably balanced. This vintage glows with clarity—mango and passionfruit up front, lemon balm and wet stone through the core, all finishing with vibrant acidity and just the right sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to shine young yet poised to cellar beautifully, it’s a versatile pick—for cheese boards, spicy dishes, or slow contemplation on a quiet night.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Prüm family story in the Mosel dates back to 1156, beginning with was Johann Josef Prüm (1873 - 1944) who founded the estate in 1911. By the mid-1930s Johann Josef’s son, Sebastian, forged the distinctive style of the Prüm wines. From 1969, the imitable Dr Manfred Prüm would elevate Joh. Jos. Prüm to even greater heights, today the estate is run by Manfred’s daughter Katharina Prüm who watches over 13.5 hectares of vines on the harrowing slate-rich slopes of the Middle Mosel. In The Wines of Germany, Stephen Brook writes “With the rise of so many excellent winemakers in the Mosel, one might have supposed that Joh. Jos. Prüm, with its profound conservatism, might have been overtaken and left behind. Not a bit of it. The Estate remains where it has been for decades: at the summit.” Which begs the question, what is the secret to J.J. Prüm's continued success? How do they stand out among top Mosel producers? It’s all about their exceptional vineyards: old vines at great sites, keeping the lowest yields, daring but calculated late harvesting, and a careful selection of the finest berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoh. Jos. Prüm's vineyards are at forefront of the estate's success. Their holdings include vineyards - Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Himmelreich, Bernkasteler Lay, Bernkasteler Badstube and Zeltinger Sonnenuhr. All of these sites are exclusively dedicated to growing and harvesting Riesling grapes for Joh. Jos. Depending on the specific vintage, the average annual production of wine is typically between 10,000 to 13,000 cases. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrum’s four key vineyards are all located on the same continuous slope, all on a mixture of grey and blue Devonian slate soils with varying south-to-south westerly aspects. Positioned in the heart of Mosel the vineyards are named from south to north: Bernkasteler Badstube, Graacher Himmelreich, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, and Zeltinger Sonnenuhr. These vineyards have been in continuous production for some 2000 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe major differences between the sites have to do with the variation in the aspect (from south to southwest) and the steepness and the depth of the soil. These are subtle differences, but make for wonderfully distinctive wines. Of course all the vineyards of J.J. Prüm are renowned, but the majestic Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard that is the most famous. The revered site lies opposite the village of Wehlen and the Estate owns seven hectares—largely planted to ungrafted wines—which has very thin topsoil over Devonian slate (in some areas of the vineyard the plants grow out of pure rock!). Wehlener Sonnenuhr has the highest pure stone content of all the Prüm vineyards, and along with neighbouring Zeltinger, the steepest of Prüm’s vineyards—with a dizzying 65-70% gradient in places. Wine writer Stuart Pigott summarises perfectly, “In top vintages the Wehlener Sonnenuhr yields the richest, silkiest, most seductive wines on the Mosel. The fame of these Rieslings is inextricably linked with that of the Joh Jos Prüm estate.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNOSE\u003cbr\u003e– Floral and tropical\u003cbr\u003eWhite flowers after rain, ripe mango, and crushed green herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePALATE\u003cbr\u003e– Juicy and poised\u003cbr\u003eSpiced pear, plum compote, and citrus-laced minerality with light sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFINISH\u003cbr\u003e– Long and slatey\u003cbr\u003eRefreshing acidity, lemon balm, and a gently grippy stony finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eA very cool and elegant Mosel riesling spatlese with aromas of white flowers dripping after a summer storm... the interplay of racy acidity, wet-stone character and fruit in the finish is stunningly beautiful. Drink or hold.\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003e10\/2024\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e95 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2023 Riesling Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese exudes a mossy green charm with lemon balm tinged in slight citric sweetness... an utter charm bomb with serene sweetness and a delightful tinkle of lemon.\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eVinous\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003e12\/2024\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e94 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2023 Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese is deep, intense and quite open on the deep and floral as well as stony nose... sustainable yet also delicate and savory... with refreshing lemon flavors.\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003e01\/2025\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e93 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle - White Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal - Riesling\u003cbr\u003eCountry - Germany\u003cbr\u003eRegion - Mosel\u003cbr\u003eVintage - 2023\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size - 750ml\u003cbr\u003eABV - 8%\u003cbr\u003eClosure - Cork\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Joh Jos Prum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41936779608151,"sku":"JJPBBRS23","price":119.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/0a758475-d568-4832-a264-f16a0e725a63.jpg?v=1756073749","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/joh-jos-prum-bernkasteler-badstube-riesling-spatlese-2023","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}