Wines Mosel MILZ LAURENTIUSHOF - Leiterchen Grosse Lage - GG - 2015

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The 2015 Milz Laurentiushof "Cuvée Leiterchen Grosse Lage - GG" is a distinguished dry white wine from the Mosel region of Germany, crafted exclusively from Riesling, the region's flagship grape. This Grosse Lage (Grand Cru) vineyard guarantees exceptional quality, with the "GG" designation (Grosses Gewächs) referring to top-level dry wines from the best classified sites. The 2015 vintage is particularly celebrated, combining ideal ripeness and balance, with the warmth of the year providing depth while maintaining the striking acidity Mosel Rieslings are known for. Meticulous vineyard management on steep, slate-rich slopes maximises flavour concentration, and after careful harvesting, fermentation and maturation are typically conducted in stainless steel or old oak, allowing the wine's vivid minerality and purity to shine.

The Mosel region, tracing the winding river of the same name, is renowned for its spectacularly steep vineyards—some of the most precipitous in the world. The mineral-rich Devonian slate soils retain heat and encourage slow, even grape ripening while imparting a signature flinty character to the wines. Mosel’s cool continental climate, with foggy mornings and sunny afternoons, preserves the grapes’ acidity and freshness, resulting in vibrant and aromatic wines with remarkable ageing potential. Riesling here can express an astonishing range—delicacy, floral lift, stone fruit, and a mouthwatering tension between sweetness and acidity, even in its dry incarnations like this GG.

This vibrant, structured Riesling pairs beautifully with sophisticated seafood dishes such as grilled turbot or Dover sole with beurre blanc. It also excels alongside classic German fare like pork schnitzel, or, for a regional pairing, try it with Mosel’s own trout cooked with local herbs. The wine’s precise acidity and mineral backbone will equally complement Asian cuisine, particularly sashimi or Thai dishes with a mild spice.

To enjoy all its complexity and aromatic finesse, serve this wine slightly chilled, ideally between 8-10°C. Consider decanting for thirty minutes to help it open up, particularly as it is still youthful and vibrant. This 2015 GG will also evolve beautifully in the cellar for several more years if you wish to experience its fuller potential.