Weingut Monchhof, Mosel, 'Grand Lay' Trocken (Dry) Riesling 2023

The fruit was crushed, pressed and clarified by sedimentation and pumped into 2,000
litre stainless steel tanks where cold fermentation with selected yeasts lasted 25-30 days
with minimal lees contact to preserve the freshness and zestiness. Aged for four months
in stainless steel, with blending taking place four weeks prior to bottling

Founded in 1177, the Mönchhof, which translates as the Monks Court’, is formerly part of the Cistercian Abbey at Himmerod and is one of the oldest wine estates in the Mosel Valley. Weingut Mönchhof’s first-class vineyards comprise the precipitous slopes of the Ürziger ürzgarten, Erdener Treppchen and a core holding in the prized jewel of theMosel Valley crown: the Erdener Prälat vineyard. The Eymael family purchased the estate from Napoleon in 1804 and passed the estate down through the generations. After the last descendant of the Eymael family did not have an heir, the Mönchhof was handed over to a group of vinophile investors. Today, the winery is managed by winemaker Philippe Conzen, along with Volker Berres, vineyard manager, and cellar worker Remigius Schetter, who have both been working in the winery since the 1980s and know every vine. Together they produce stunning Riesling wines which are the epitome of elegance and style

2023 presented a challenging yet diverse vintage. Slow growth early on was attributed to cold weather, which transitioned into rapid development in May. July was dry, however August's rainfall over delivered water. The grapes apidly increased in size and were on the verge of bursting, esulting in high disease pressure. A successful harvest started on 25th September marked by dry and warm weather.