Riesling Joh. Jos. Prum Bernkasteler Badstube Kabinett 2023

Renowned for their delicate aromatic bouquet, German Rieslings require thorough analysis by any self-respecting lover of fine white wines. At the heart of the famed Mosel-Saar region lies the historic town of Bernkastel. This is home to the Joh. Jos. family estate, revered for crafting some of the region’s most exquisite expressions of Riesling.
This original cuvée from the renowned German estate is called ‘Sauna’. A nod to the dry-heat cabins so popular in Germany for withstanding the country’s long, cold winters. Could this crisp, invigorating Riesling offer its own form of comfort?
Kabinett, the first tier of the Prädikatswein classification, can be vinified dry or with a touch of residual sugar. Here, the estate has chosen to present a dry style.
Grown on slate-rich, east-facing slopes, the Riesling grapes used for this wine reach full maturity in the cool climate while retaining their naturally high acidity. The precise nose reveals zesty aromas, with lemon to the fore, alongside a beautiful minerality and notes of white orchard fruit (pear and Rennet apple). The palate is lively, acidulous, and perfectly balanced.
This exceptional Riesling, already a delight today, will reward patience with at least a decade’s rest in the cellar!