Joh Jos Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese 2024

The Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Auslese 2024 is a refined, naturally sweet Riesling from the renowned Graacher Himmelreich vineyard in Germany’s Middle Mosel. Classified as a VDP.GROSSE LAGE®, Graacher Himmelreich occupies steep slopes overlooking the Mosel near the village of Graach. The vineyard is oriented predominantly south to southwest and is characterised by readily warmed blue and grey slate soils. Its hillside is crossed by natural water channels that provide the vines with a dependable source of moisture throughout the growing season. The Joh. Jos. Prüm parcel is more westward-facing, somewhat less steep and possesses deeper soils than the estate’s holdings in Wehlener Sonnenuhr. These conditions contribute to wines that combine generous fruit concentration with cool mineral freshness and finely defined acidity.

The grapes were harvested by hand and underwent spontaneous fermentation in stainless-steel tanks. Harvest began on 1 October 2024, initially producing Kabinett and Spätlese-quality fruit before warmer October conditions allowed selected grapes to reach Auslese ripeness. This regular Auslese was produced with almost no botrytis-affected fruit, preserving a particularly pure and vivid expression of the vineyard. Aromatically, the wine combines lemongrass, mint, cassis and wet slate with zesty lemon, green tangerine, greengage and white peach. The palate is concentrated yet finely proportioned, balancing ripe fruit and natural sweetness with bright citrus acidity, saline minerality and a distinctive grapefruit-like bitterness. At only 7.5% alcohol, it retains remarkable lightness despite its Auslese-level richness and depth. The finish is long, energetic and precise, carrying citrus peel, herbal freshness and persistent slate-driven salinity. Although capable of long development in the cellar, it can also accompany apricot chicken, Asian summer rolls and other gently spiced dishes.