From one of the Mosel's most revered estates, the Heymann-Lowenstein Uhlen Roth Lay Grosses Gewachs is a dry Riesling of extraordinary depth and complexity. The Uhlen Roth Lay vineyard spans just 1.6 hectares of precipitously steep, south-facing slopes above the Mosel River near Winningen, planted with vines averaging over 60 years of age many of them ungrafted. The name "Roth Lay" refers to the iron-bearing red Devonian slate that defines this parcel, imparting a distinctive mineral signature unlike any other site in the region.
Classified as a VDP.Grosse Lage the German equivalent of Grand Cru this wine is fermented exclusively with wild yeast and aged for a minimum of one year on lees in traditional wooden casks, with no enzymes or fining agents used. The result is a Riesling of remarkable concentration and structure, often likened to a great white Burgundy. Expect a quiet, contemplative nose that unfolds slowly to reveal layers of stone fruit, wet slate, and subtle ferrous minerality, all carried by perfectly ripe acidity and a silky, dense texture.
The 2023 vintage offers an exceptionally harmonious profile, with deep pH values lending superb balance and the potential for decades of cellaring. Cool, focused, and utterly compelling this is a wine that demands your full attention and rewards it generously.
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