Joh. Jos. Prum
The 33.5 acre estate produces about 13,000 cases annually. The wines are feather-light, never over-extracted, low in alcohol, transparent as glass, and petrolly as hell in those first 15 years or so; after that, they really get going. Prüm is not tiny, they're not a thousand years old, and they're not doctrinaire about vinification; they are simply the quintessential Mosel estate and the benchmark for all German wine. Amen.
The vineyards:
Wehlener Sonnenuhr (directly across the river from the house): pure, weathered Devon slate; quite stony. This is often considered Prüm's premier site, and the wines from here are the longest lived.
Graacher Himmelreich: very deep soils (great water maintenance); weathered Devon slate with higher clay content and pockets of blue slate. Wines are usually approachable sooner than Sonnenuhr.
Zeltinger Sonnenuhr: Prüm owns the filet parcel here, adjacent to Wehlener Sonnenuhr. Delicate wines; insiders' choice.
Bernkasteler Badstube: "Our Saar vineyard," the Prüms call it.; weathered Devon slate, with blue slate and traces of loam. Salty, subtle wines.
A bit of history about JJPrum: www.pruemwein.de
The producers website: www.jjpruem.com
JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese 2017
$48.95 $64.00
Wine Enthusiast 95 Whiffs of smoke and crushed earth blow off quickly with aeration to reveal succulent white-peach, yellow-cherry and grapefruit tones. It’s unabashedly fresh and
JJ Prum Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese 2017
$33.95 $44.67
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Mosel Fine Wines 93 This 2017er Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese is still delicately reduced at first before it starts to reveal its gorgeous nose of almond cream,
JJ Prum Bernkasteler Banstube Spatlese 2017
$33.95 $44.40
Wine Advocate 93 The 2017 Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese (AP 04 17) is clear and precise in its aromatic bouquet that delivers white stone fruit as well
JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese 2017
Wine Spectator 95 Give this some air if you must drink it now, but better to wait for a decade or so. Seductive guava and mango
JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spatlese 2017
Wine Enthusiast 94 Pristine aromas of lemon and lime introduce this crystalline spätlese. It’s lip-smackingly sweet, marked by concentrated honeysuckle and hibiscus flavors. Electric grapefruit acidity
JJ Prum Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Kabinett 2017
Wine & Spirits 95 The first sip of this wine was like getting a smack for having opened it so soon. The acidity is sharp and
JJ Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett 2017
Mosel Fine Wines 92 This 2017er Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett offers a superbly floral nose complemented by vineyard peach, almond cream, smoke, minty herbs, pear and cassis.
Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese 2006
Wine Spectator 93 "Aromatic, offering smoke, slate, peach and floral aromas and picking up a lime accent on the palate. Lighter than air, with a silky
Joh. Jos. Prum Kabinett Riesling Kabinett 2007
Wine Spectator 91 "The floral, peach and chive aromas and flavors need some coaxing to emerge in this lacy, delicate Riesling. Balanced and long. Best
Joh. Jos. Prum Auslese Riesling Graacher 2003
Wine Spectator 94 "Terrific auslese. Pure, vibrant and elegant, with a panoply of peach, lime and slate aromas and flavors matched to a seamless frame. Lovely
Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener GOLD Sonnenuhr Riesling 2006 375ml
Staff Picks
Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnuneur Riesling Auslese Gold Kap 2006 375ml (half bottles) Wine Spectator 93 "A delicious auslese, revealing a fleeting range of lime, slate and
Joh. Jos. Prum Auslese Riesling Graacher 2004
Wine Spectator 94 "The nose is marked by SO2 now, but this is positively crunchy on the palate. The vibrant structure and clarity set the tone
Joh. Jos. Prum Graacher Himmelriech Auslese 2006
Wine Spectator 95 "Aromas of rose, slate and smoke segue into lime and peach flavors in this elegant, stately white. It's crisp and trans-parent, with precise
Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese 2006
Wine Spectator 93 "Reduced in aroma, this needs air, yet the purity and silky texture are beautiful. Apricot, lime, slate and vanilla pastry flavors weave throughout
Joh. Jos. Prum Graacher Himmelriech Spatlese 2006
Stephen Tanzer 90 "Pale, green-tinged yellow. Fresh bouquet of bosc pear, white cherry and apple blossom. Delicately sweet on the palate, offering a nice interplay of
Joh. Jos. Prum Graacher Gold Himmelriech Riesling Aus 2006
JJ Prum Graacher Himmelrich Riesling Ausele Gold Kap 2006 Wine Spectator 95 "A kaleidoscope of orchard fruit, with a squeeze of lime served on a wet slate
Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Spatlese 2004
Wine Spectator 92 "Reduced aromas overall, this is unevolved and angular now. It's rich and intense, with bracing acidity that leaves a tart impression. Be patient,
Joh. Jos. Prum Beerenauslese Bernkasteler Badstube 2006 375
**HALF BOTTLE** Wine Spectator 95 "Concentrated and pure, this boasts apricot, peach, lime sorbet and honey flavors wrapped in a velvety texture. Lush and elegant at the
Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett 2004
Joh Jos Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Kabinett 2004
JJ Prum Wehlener Sonn 2007 Riesling Kabinett 2007
Wine Spectator 92 "Floral and smoke aromas give way to peach, apple and lime flavors in this delicate, silky Riesling. All is well-integrated with the bright
Joh. Jos. Prum Kabinett Riesling Kabinett 2005
"The wines of J.J. Prum estate founded in 1911 are famous for their longevity, long lasting youth and freshness. The estate's vineyards in the Mosel
Joh. Jos. Prum Sonnenuhr Gold Wehlener Sonnen Ausl 2003
Wine Spectator 95 "Very clean and focused, with an intensity that belies its delicate profile. Wonderful aromas and flavors of apricot, flowers and slate, with pinpoint
Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese 2007 1.5L
Wine Spectator 94 "Pungent aromas of slate and flowers give way to peach and lime in this unevolved Riesling. The texture is supersilky, with great harmony
Joh. Jos. Prum 2015 Graccher Himmelreich Spatlese
Wine Spectator 92 "A racy, tensile version whose peach, apple, and lime flavors are stretched tight along its axis. Delicate, vibrant, and mouthwatering on the long
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