Peter Lauer

German wine fans should expect to see more of these “1G” wines going forward. Essentially a “Premier Cru” wine, these can be made from either single-vineyard, “premier cru-designated” sites... Read More

The Schonfels is one of the most daunting sites of the Saar; under Florian Lauer’s care, it is also becoming one of the most famous sites. The vines here are over 100 years old and ungrafted; even in good years, the yield... Read More

The epitome of delicacy in a Spätlese. It is in no way a dry wine, yet the tart and salty vibrations might make parts of your brain think it is! This is supremely focused and clear, with a slim form attenuated into something... Read More

Méthode champenoise Riesling from the Saar legend Peter Lauer is anything but your ordinary Sekt. This dry sparkling white comes from 20+ year-old vines and matures at 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in dark-vaulted rooms for over... Read More

The wine is called “Senior” as a tribute to Florian’s grandfather who was already in the 1950s famous at least in the Saar Valley for his dry Riesling. For 2023, the “Senior” is a dry wine (legally... Read More