Peter Lauer Riesling Ayl 1er Cru No. 21 2021

93 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Vinous): "[$38 list] The 2021 is the first vintage made of the Riesling Erste Lage No. 21, the year this designation became possible in the Mosel (see more in the 2021 report). It is from the core parcel of the Scheidterberg, in effect the south-facing part of an east-south-east-exposed vineyard, in the lateral valley of a lateral valley of the Saar, a very cool site. A glorious scent of tangerine peel and smoke on the nose suggests saltiness and slate. The palate has concentration and subtle texture. There is something spicy here, something tingling and beautifully precise plus a hint of pithiness. Lovely, elegant and utterly mouth-watering. (Dry) Drink: 2025-2040. (Jun 2023)"

92 points Mosel Fine Wines: "The 2021er Ayler 1G, as it is referred to on the central part of the label, is a dry Riesling made from fruit picked in the Lieu-Dit Scheiderberg, a north-east facing sector legally in the Ayler Kupp vineyard but forming the heart of the Scheidterberg hill (this sector has been classified as 'VDP.Erste Lage' by the VDP Mosel hence the 1G). It offers a superb nose made of citrusy fruits, smoke, wet stone, and floral elements (a signature of the Scheidterberg hill). The wine feels smooth rather than dry on the otherwise superbly airy and elegant palate. It leaves a gorgeous feel of fresh orchard fruits, citrusy elements, smoke, and flowers, all wrapped into quite creamy elements in the long and suave finish. The acidity only comes through in the aftertaste. This debut vintage of this 'Erste Lage' wine is hugely promising! 2023-2031 (Jun 2022)"