Jos. Christoffel Jr. (Christoffel-Prüm) - Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Beerenauslese Goldkapsel 1976 - 0,7 l

A rare, mature Mosel Riesling from the celebrated 1976 vintage, this Beerenauslese Goldkapsel from Jos. Christoffel Jr. combines remarkable age with the natural sweetness and concentration associated with Germany’s finest late-harvest wines. Sourced from the steep Ürziger Würzgarten vineyard, it offers a distinctive opportunity to experience a historic Mosel dessert wine at full maturity.

Tasting Notes
The wine displays a deep golden hue, reflecting its long development in bottle. Its aromatic profile is rich and evolved, with ripe peach, apricot, honey and subtle hints of spice. On the palate, it is full-bodied and lusciously sweet, yet balanced by the refreshing acidity that is a hallmark of Riesling from the Mosel. A gentle mineral character adds precision, while the finish is long, harmonious and pleasantly spicy. At this age, the wine should be approached as a mature drinking experience rather than as a bottle requiring further cellaring. Well-stored examples may continue to develop, but careful provenance and storage conditions are particularly important for a wine of this vintage.

Production
Ürziger Würzgarten is one of the Mosel’s most distinctive vineyards, known for its steep slopes, warm microclimate and red volcanic slate soils, which can lend Riesling both aromatic intensity and a characteristic mineral edge. As a Beerenauslese, the wine was made from individually selected, exceptionally ripe grapes, typically concentrated by noble rot and harvested late in the season. The result is a naturally sweet wine with pronounced concentration, balanced by Riesling’s vibrant acidity. The Goldkapsel designation further identifies it as a particularly special selection.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, ideally at around 10–12°C, allowing the wine’s mature aromas and texture to unfold in the glass. It pairs beautifully with crème brûlée, tiramisu, fruit-based desserts and ripe stone fruit, while its acidity also makes it an elegant partner for foie gras, blue cheese or mildly spicy Asian cuisine. Decanting is not usually necessary, but opening the bottle 20–30 minutes before serving can help reveal its complexity. Pour gently if sediment is present.

Producer
Jos. Christoffel Jr., also known as Christoffel-Prüm, is associated with the long-established Prüm family tradition of producing Riesling in the Mosel. The estate’s wines are particularly linked with the vineyards around Ürzig, where the combination of steep sites, distinctive volcanic soils and a favourable climate has made the area an important source of concentrated, age-worthy Riesling. This 1976 Beerenauslese represents the region’s historic strength in producing noble-sweet wines capable of developing over several decades.

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