Graacher Himmelreich Auslese - Joh. Jos. Prüm

In the glass, the Graacher Himmelreich Auslese - Joh. Jos. Prüm shimmers in a bright straw yellow with silvery reflections, lightly threaded with golden nuances. The initial nose reveals expressive aromas of ripe apricot, candied orange, and fresh lemon, surrounded by the fine, cool minerality of the slate soils. With some air, notes of white peach, delicate honeysuckle, and a hint of herbal spice unfold.

On the palate, this Riesling is dense yet taut, with sweet fruit richness and lively, precise acidity. The texture appears crisp, almost crystalline, carrying the intense sweetness with ease. The interplay of fruit sweetness, tension, and minerality defines the style of this wine. Fine, saline accents make a marked impression on the finish and give the wine an impressively long finale.

The structure reveals clear contours:

• high aromatic intensity
• crisp, fresh character on the palate
• perfectly balanced sweetness-acidity tension
• mineral-driven, persistent finish

The Riesling grape variety from the famous Graacher Himmelreich vineyard site on the Middle Moselle shapes the character of this Auslese wine. The interplay of steep slopes, slate rock, and the cool river-valley climate lends this wine elegance, finesse, and an unmistakable sense of origin.

1. Grape variety: 100% Riesling, single-variety
2. Origin: Mosel, Graach subregion
3. Style: Old World, classic Moselle Riesling
4. Taste: sweet with a lively acidity structure

On the long finish, aromas of ripe citrus fruit, apricot compote, and fine slate spice linger. The low alcohol content intensifies the sense of lightness, while the high residual sugar content of around 88 g/l supports the generous sweetness without making the wine seem heavy.

Production of the Graacher Himmelreich Auslese by Joh. Jos. Prüm

The Riesling grapes for the Graacher Himmelreich Auslese - Joh. Jos. Prüm come from the renowned Graacher Himmelreich vineyard site on the Moselle. Steep, terraced slopes with richly structured slate soils offer ideal conditions for the finest Auslese wines. The cool climate shaped by the Moselle, with warm days and distinctly cooling nights, encourages slow aromatic development and concentrated grapes.

The combination of Devonian slate and clay slate stores heat during the day and gently releases it to the vines in the evening. These soils give the wine its distinctive minerality, already noticeable on the nose and particularly evident on the palate. Old vines with deep-reaching roots ensure dense, complex aromas.

The grapes are harvested highly selectively and exclusively by hand. Grapes with ideal ripeness are placed in small harvesting containers to bring the berries to the cellar intact. During several passes through the vineyard, only perfectly developed grapes with high concentration are included in the Auslese selection.

In the cellar, the winery relies on gentle, traditionally influenced élevage. Following gentle pressing, the grapes are transferred to stainless steel tanks or large, neutral wooden casks, where slow, controlled fermentation begins. Fermentation stops early, preserving a high level of natural residual sugar and resulting in the low alcohol content of 7.5% by volume.

Maturation on the fine lees over several months gives the wine additional depth, creamy notes, and an even finer texture. For generations, the style of the Joh. Jos. Prüm winery has stood for delicate, tension-filled Moselle Rieslings with impressive aging potential. Each Auslese presents itself as a precise reflection of its site, its harvest, and the vintage.

Serving Recommendations for the Graacher Himmelreich Auslese by Joh. Jos. Prüm

The Graacher Himmelreich Auslese - Joh. Jos. Prüm accompanies a wide range of refined desserts and opens up exciting combinations in fine cuisine. Its intense sweetness, supported by lively acidity, harmonizes beautifully with fruity and creamy dessert creations.

• delicate fruit tarts with apricot, peach, or lemon
• panna cotta with citrus fruits or exotic fruits
• crème brûlée with orange zest
• blue cheese or mature soft cheese as a contrasting partner

As a soloist, this Riesling Auslese reveals its full class on special occasions. It accompanies festive menus, crowns elegant evenings with friends, or adds a brilliant accent to celebrations as a dessert wine. A glass of this wine is an excellent way to round off a successful day.

The recommended serving temperature is between 8 and 10°C. In a finely shaped dessert wine glass, the complex aromas present themselves with particular clarity. The glass concentrates the scents of apricot, orange, lemon, and slate minerality, allowing the wine to appear focused and multilayered.

Cool, consistent storage in a dark place supports the wine’s development over many years. The combination of sweetness, acidity, and minerality makes this Auslese Riesling particularly suitable for a long period of bottle aging. As the wine matures in bottle, notes of dried apricot, candied citrus fruit, and honey become more pronounced, while the minerality gains additional depth.

This Moselle classic from the Joh. Jos. Prüm estate unites tradition, artisanal precision, and the uniqueness of the Graacher Himmelreich vineyard site. As a dessert accompaniment, gift, or collector’s item, it impresses with finesse, elegance, and an unforgettable, long-lasting finish.

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