Product Description:
Mosel purity in magnum form—double the finesse, double the cellar promise. The 2023 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett in magnum (1.5L) format showcases the estate’s signature style on an expansive stage. Sourced from one of the Mosel’s most storied sites, this wine brings together hallmark slate-driven minerality with bright citrus and floral lift. While the vineyard may lie in the shadow of the famous Wehlener Sonnenuhr, its wines often shine with greater early charm—making this magnum a stunning choice for both immediate enjoyment and long-term ageing.
Crafted from hand-picked Riesling grown on blue Devonian slate, fermented in stainless steel, and bottled later than most of its peers, this Kabinett is taut, transparent, and terrifically balanced. The 2023 vintage amplifies the vibrancy of lemon zest, green apple, and crushed rock, with a subtle thread of sweetness riding the knife-edge of acidity.
Magnums evolve more slowly than standard bottles, which means this pristine expression of Mosel terroir will reward patience over the next two decades. Perfect for collectors, celebrations, or those who believe one bottle just isn’t enough.
The Maker
The 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.
Joh. 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.
The Vineyard
Prum’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.
The 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.”
Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Wild and stony
Aromas of wildflowers, herbs, citrus peel, and wet slate.
PALATE
– Light and crystalline
Green apple, lemon, and nectarine wrapped in a fine mineral core.
FINISH
– Long and filigreed
Pristine acidity and minerality echo with lasting precision.
Reviews & Accolades
This Mosel riesling kabinett is a miniature masterpiece of delicacy. I love the aromas of wildflowers and herbs that are married to a wealth of mineral nuances on the light- to medium-bodied palate... very filigreed at the long, pristine finish. Drink or hold. – James Suckling, 2023 vintage, 95 Points
The 2023 Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett is pure, intense and elegant on the complex and substantial nose with stony and lemony notes. This Riesling is rich and mouth-filling and provided with ripe and sustainable mineral acidity and intense fruit. – Robert Parker, 2023 vintage, 93 Points
The 2023 Riesling Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett... airily and charmingly spreads its lemony perfume and charm. A quintessential, elfin Kabinett. – Vinous, 2023 vintage, 93 Points
Finer Details:
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Riesling
Country - Germany
Region - Mosel
Vintage - 2023
Bottle Size - 1.5L
ABV - 8.5%
Closure - Cork
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