Axel Pauly
Axel Pauly is one of the rising stars of German wine. He took...
over the Pauly estate from his father after doing vintages in California, New Zealand and other parts of Germany. Most of the seven hectares of vineyards are in the heart of the Mosel Valley in the village of Lieser, with the exception of a small parcel in the highly regarded, neighbouring village of Bernkastel. The majority of Axel's wines are dry or off-dry in style and are closed with screwcap to preserve the purity and freshness from Riesling grown on the famous slate soils of the Mosel.
Vineyards
The 'Helden' (meaning 'heroes' in German) Riesling was harvested from a steeply sloping, south/south-west facing vineyard in Lieser. The soil here is 80% blue slate stone and the vines are trained on a single wire. Stringent crop-thinning, leaf removal and a long ripening period ensured excellent ripeness and flavour in the grapes.
Vintage Information
A very cool spring led to a mild summer in 2013. High rainfall in September was followed by cooler, drier weather in October. Picking started mid-October and the grapes resulted in dense and powerful Rieslings with good acidity.
Vinification
Post harvest, the grapes underwent cold soak for a period of 36 hours. Gentle pressing followed, aimed at extracting the precious Riesling flavours. Fermentation involved both wild and cultivated yeasts, with no malolactic fermentation. Oak ageing in large barrels on full lees for a period of four months resulted in a mellow, smooth wine devoid of any oaky hints.
Tasting Notes
The wine has a light yellow-green sheen, with the vibrant acidity that is distinctive of Riesling. Fresh aromas of apples and pears dominate the nose, while the palate offers subtle minerality, great inner tension and a long finish.
Vintage Information
| Vintage | 2013 |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Region | Mittelmosel, Mosel |
| Winemaker | Axel Pauly |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 12% |
| Acidity | 8.6g/l |
| Residual Sugar | 6.2g/l |
Trade customers
Liberty Wines customers can order this wine directly from us.