Lay lies within the larger Badstube vineyard, but the two can be blended together. Katharina now bottles them separately as a matter of course. The low-lying Lay plot is particularly prone to botrytis, being both warmer and closer to the river. This has a complex, assertively fruited nose, of white peach, with blanched almonds. The palate is beautifully pure and immediate, with a sense of unctuous density, yet without overt sweetness. Honey and yellow flowers, rather than the white flowers of the lower Prädikats at this early stage, and a long finish.
"Bernkasteler Lay Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel Joh Jos Prum 2017"
Germany produces some of the world’s very finest white wines, presenting natural, grapey richness complemented by racy acidity. A really fine example sets off a roller coaster of emotion akin to a skilfully played piece of music.
