Peter Lauer ‘No. 2’ Ayler Riesling Trocken - Saar, Germany
Producer's Notes:
Tapas, salted almonds, and parmesan on the table. In addition, our mash-fermented N° 2 offers a grippy, slightly melty texture. Exciting nutmeg notes fill the warm bouquet. It is a full-bodied and mildly acidic but – with ambient yeasts – dry-fermented wine with only 2 g/l residual sugar. A wine that cuts a fantastic figure with strong or salty-spicy dishes.
What We Say:
From the steep, slate-laden slopes of Ayl in the Saar Valley, this wine from renowned winemaker Peter Lauer offers a stunningly clean, mineral-driven take on Riesling in a dry format (“Trocken”). Crafted with precision and respect for place, it delivers pure varietal character, taut structure and unmistakable Saar expression.
On the nose, green apple, lime peel, white peach, crushed slate, and fresh herbs light up the aromas. On the palate, it’s sleek and electric with light-to-medium body, bright acidity, vivid orchard fruit, stony minerality, and a long, clean finish that stays cool and poised. While approachable now, it has the tension and texture to evolve with cellaring.
Grape Variety: Riesling
Style: White - Bone-dry (Trocken), light-to-medium body, crisp, mash fermented, unsulphured, unfiltered
Alcohol: 12%
Drink window: Now–2032
Perfect for: Grilled fish with herbs, sushi, light poultry dishes, asparagus, or sipping solo when you want finesse over weight
A sharply mineral Saar Riesling that balances elegance, depth and effortless drinkability.