The 2006 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel Museum Release (375ml) is a profound and extraordinarily rare mature Mosel Riesling from one of Germany’s greatest estates, sourced from the legendary blue slate slopes of the Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard and released directly from the winery’s cellar library. The Goldkapsel designation represents a special selection of exceptional fruit, and with nearly two decades of bottle age, the wine has evolved into a beautifully layered and deeply complex expression of mature Riesling. The nose is intensely aromatic with apricot marmalade, honey, candied citrus and baked peach unfolding alongside jasmine, wet slate, caramelised pineapple, malt, beeswax and delicate smoky mineral notes. There’s an extraordinary sense of depth and filigreed elegance, with the aged complexity adding remarkable sophistication and intrigue.
On the palate, it is luscious yet astonishingly light on its feet, with vibrant acidity still carrying the wine effortlessly despite its richness and maturity. Layers of ripe stone fruit, citrus peel, honey and tropical fruits glide across the palate alongside saline slate minerality, creamy texture and beautifully integrated sweetness. Silky, expansive and endlessly complex in style, the finish is incredibly long, fresh and hauntingly mineral, showing the timeless balance and longevity for which Joh. Jos. Prüm is revered.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2006 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel Museum Release is a truly special mature Mosel Riesling - ethereal, layered and extraordinarily complex with breathtaking balance between sweetness, acidity and minerality. Magnificent with foie gras, blue cheese, rich pâté, fruit-based desserts or simply enjoyed slowly on its own as a contemplative wine experience. Drinking beautifully now and capable of evolving gracefully through 2060+.
