Joh. Jos. Prüm - Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling feinste Auslese Goldkapsel 1949 - 0,7 l

Joh. Jos. Prüm’s 1949 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling feinste Auslese Goldkapsel is a remarkable piece of Mosel wine history. Sourced from one of the region’s most celebrated vineyard sites and matured in bottle for more than seven decades, this rare sweet Riesling offers an exceptional combination of depth, balance and provenance. The Goldkapsel signifies an especially distinguished selection and underlines the wine’s collectible status.

Tasting Notes
The wine reveals the mature character expected of a great, long-lived Mosel Riesling, with an expressive bouquet of ripe peach, apricot and citrus layered with honeyed nuances and subtle spice. On the palate, its sweetness is beautifully offset by vibrant acidity, preserving freshness and energy despite its considerable age. Fine mineral tones emerge through the long, persistent finish, while the wine’s complexity continues to unfold in the glass. This is a fully mature wine intended to be enjoyed for its tertiary character, balance and rarity. As with any wine from 1949, its condition will depend greatly on storage history, fill level and bottle provenance.

Production
The grapes come from Wehlener Sonnenuhr, a steep, highly regarded Mosel vineyard known for its sun-exposed slopes and mineral-rich slate soils. Such conditions are particularly well suited to Riesling, helping produce wines with both concentrated fruit and naturally refreshing acidity. As a feinste Auslese, the wine was made from exceptionally ripe, selectively harvested grapes, while the Goldkapsel indicates an especially high level of selection. Detailed vintage-specific vinification information is not available, but the wine’s longevity reflects the classic Mosel tradition of balancing sweetness with firm acidity.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C, allowing its mature aromas and mineral complexity to develop in the glass. It is a natural partner for elegant desserts such as crème brûlée, fruit tarts or sorbet, and can also accompany foie gras, blue cheese or lightly spiced Asian cuisine. Given its age and rarity, decanting should be approached cautiously: stand the bottle upright, pour slowly to separate any sediment, and consider serving it directly from the bottle or using a gentle decant immediately before tasting.

Producer
Joh. Jos. Prüm is one of the most respected names in the Mosel, renowned for producing refined, age-worthy Rieslings from outstanding vineyard sites around Wehlen. The estate’s wines are celebrated for their purity, precision and ability to combine generous sweetness with lively acidity. Wehlener Sonnenuhr is among the region’s iconic vineyards, and this 1949 Goldkapsel bottling represents both the estate’s historic reputation and the remarkable cellaring potential of fine German Riesling.

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