Here’s the open, obvious secret: Lauer’s “Senior” is one of the of the greatest values in German wine, and frankly white wine, period. While Lauer considers this a village-level wine (special Lauer label-reading tip: any bottle with a green circle on it is considered a village-level wine), the “Senior” is in fact a single-vineyard wine sourced completely from the Grand Cru Kupp. With an average vine age of around 70 years and a plethora of ungrafted vines, this is a wine that punches well above its price. It is Grand Cru for the price of village, plain and simple.
A delicate style, this reveals white flowers, peach, lemon and the slightest hint of vanilla. Charming and vibrant, with lingering spice accents on the finish. This is all about elegance and finesse. Drink now through 2027. 1,500 cases made, 500 cases imp...