“With the rise of so many excellent winemakers in the region, one might have supposed that J.J. 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.” - Stephen Brook, The Wines of Germany
2010 Mosel Vintage
The extraordinary 2010 season brought in the smallest crop the Mosel has seen in decades, delivering tiny quantities of wine that combine an electric energy with an otherworldly intensity of fruit. The off-the-chart concentration of fruit and freakishly high levels of (ripe) acidity in 2010 resulted in an extraordinarily sensual set of wines, skewed firmly toward the Auslesen level.
Even by the standards of this impeccable Estate, it is clear we have a very special set of Rieslings on our hands. Anyone who has met winemaker Katharina Prum will know she avoids hyperbole, yet she describes these as, “…very exciting wines with a lot of tension: 2010 vintage combines high Oechsle weights with high, but ripe, spicy acidity in a way never experienced before.” The power yet clarity across the entire range is remarkable and unique. This is a once in 50-year vintage in terms of the style of wines produced.
Kabinett ($54.95 or $47.95 in any six). Only 8 bottles available.
The 2010 Kabinett is not quite an off dry wine. It is a deliciously juicy, tense and nervy wine with ample fruit. This wine’s astounding concentration is balanced by the classic Prüm keynotes of exquisite balance, delicacy and lightness. It’s finely detailed, pure and refreshing with a spotless, spicy, dry finish. A remarkably intense Kabinett.
“Racy, with a tightly wound core of fresh-cut apple and grapefruit flavors that vibrate with acidity. The long finish is very crisp and clean. Drink now through 2024.” - 90 points,www.winespectator.com, Mar 31, 2012
Food Match: Seafood, spicy asian, Thai, sushi with wasabi, garlic, lighter poultry or pork dishes
Auslese ($100 a bottle). Only 3 bottles available.
This is simply a great wine. Tasting notes will always struggle to do justice to such a wine but this is so fine, so intense, so long. The 2010 is off dry with wonderfully potent and cool aromatics of jasmine, fresh dew, stone fruit essence and fragrant smoke. This leads, without seam, to a wonderfully vivacious pithy and apricot/peach laden palate. Its balance is delicate yet confident with those pulsating fruit notes, carried to the long finish by 2010’s electrically charged acidity. In a word: dreamy!
“A Prüm 2010 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese A.P. #17 allies ennobled richness of vanilla- and honey-tinged apple and alluring creaminess of texture to juicy vivacity of citrus; low alcohol levity; and transparency to nuances of honeysuckle and heliotrope perfume, crushed stone and brown spices. The palpably high extract here and hint of chewy fruit skin do not detract from an overriding sense of polish and buoyancy. While it’s at once soothing and stimulating long finish is ravishingly long, it will take time for this Auslese to reveal what is probably an advantage in nascent, nuanced complexity vis-a-vis the corresponding Bernkasteler. Time will as always be on its side, and I would not recommend seriously tucking into bottles of this for at least 12-15 years, with expectations for it to hit age 40 acting youthful.” - 93 points, David Schildknecht, eRobertParker.com #199, Feb 2012
Food Match: Oysters, truffles, foie gras, Crab, rich cheeses (e.g blue, goat), many other rich or decadent foods
2004 Joh Jos Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese
“Aromas of Granny Smith apple, cinnamon, lime, honeydew melon, and vanilla pour from a glass of the Prum 2004 Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese A.P. #23. Saturating the palate with juicy spiced apple, melon, and lime fruit while remaining delicate to the touch, this Riesling finishes with persistent fruit augmented by distinctive wet stone, salt, green tea, fresh lemon, and a pleasantly pungent note akin to peppermint. A light hint of primary yeastiness, mingled with CO2, had considerably diminished between the time when I first tasted this wine in August and then re-tasted it in November, and its personality will continue to grow short term, as well as inviting a dozen and more years of cellaring.” - 91 points, David Schildknecht, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #163 (Tasted August 2005)
2004 Joh Jos Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spätlese
“Reduced aromas overall, this is un-evolved and angular now. It’s rich and intense, with bracing acidity that leaves a tart impression. Be patient, this is a baby that needs plenty of time. Best from 2008 through 2025. 2,000 cases made.” – 92 Points, Wine Spectator – 92 Points David Schildknecht – The Wine Advocate (Tasted August 2005)
These wines are available on allocation only, and we only have a few left in stock. Order now so you don’t miss out….
