The Saar is full of great wines in 2021, but for reasons I am currently unable to explain, there are also some disappointments.
Peter LAUER
2021 (Schoden) Feils Riesling GG
Stony, round, structured, yet some sensuality. Light on palate. Ultimately, not quite the depth of still better wines. 92/A
2021 (Ayl) Kupp Riesling GG
Light, stony, some acidic backbone, but ultimately doesn’t have the intensity or concentration of the better wines of this vintage. 88/B
2021 (Ayl) Lambertskirch Riesling GG (auction wine)
Roundness, power, medium-weight, intense. 93/A
2021 (Ayl) Schonfels Riesling GG
Lauer sternness, some iron, minerality, lightness in mouth, good acidic backbone. 92+/A
VAN VOLXEM
2021 (Ayl) Schonfels Riesling GG
Round, pure, yellow fruit, long, smooth. 92+/A