Peter Lauer Sekt Brut, Germany

Peach, smoky mineral tones, and a lively, almost crunchy mousse give the 2023 Peter Lauer Sekt Brut an unusually distinctive Riesling profile. Made entirely from Riesling using traditional bottle fermentation and hand riddling, it continues a sparkling-wine program that the Lauer family has maintained since 1984 in the deep historic cellars of the Joh. Förster winery in Trier-Süd. Its combination of fruit, fine bubbles, and incisive slate character reflects the estate’s long commitment to precise, expressive Riesling.

Product Details:

• Producer: Weingut Peter Lauer
• Owner: Florian Lauer
• Cellarmasters: Peter Lauer and Florian Lauer
• Grapes: 100% Riesling
• Style: Brut vintage Sekt
• Production: Traditional method with second fermentation in bottle
• Riddling: By hand
• Aging: Approximately 12 to 20 months in cool, dark vaulted cellars before disgorgement
• Disgorgement: September 2024
• Dosage: No dosage

Sensory Description:

Peach leads the aromatics, joined by pronounced smoky notes and an unusual savory suggestion of celery. The palate is very clean and barely medium-bodied, with a lively, almost crunchy mousse giving the wine precision and energy. Riesling acidity carries the fruit toward an intensely slate-driven, bone-dry finish of impressive length, emphasizing mineral tension over richness.

Awards & Accolades:

• 93 Points - James Suckling

Producer’s Background:

Weingut Peter Lauer is a fifth-generation Riesling estate in Ayl, with Florian Lauer as owner and Peter and Florian Lauer sharing cellar responsibilities. The family focuses entirely on Riesling, working to preserve distinctions of site, vintage, and style rather than forcing the grape into a single expression. Since 1984, the estate has also produced Riesling Sekt in the cellar beneath the historic Joh. Förster winery in Trier-Süd. The extensive multi-story vaulted cellar provides the cool, dark environment required for slow sparkling-wine maturation, while bottle fermentation and hand riddling retain the traditional, labor-intensive character of the process.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 8 to 10 degrees Celsius in a tulip-shaped sparkling wine glass or white wine glass to preserve the fine mousse while allowing the Riesling aromatics to open. An excellent aperitif, it also pairs well with oysters, smoked trout, shellfish, sushi, tempura, fresh goat cheese, or lightly seasoned vegetable dishes where its dry finish and slate-driven acidity can provide contrast and lift.