JJ Prüm

History

The JJ Prüm estate was officially established by Johann Josef Prüm in 1911. It became well known for its Rieslings, and began making sweet Auslese wines in the 1920s. Joh. Jos Prüm is one of the Mosel’s, if not the whole of Germany’s, most revered and respected wine Estates. For many years run by the inimitable Manfred Prüm, it is his daughter Katharina Prüm who is now at the helm, with Manfred making only the occasional appearance in the tasting room. This is a staunchly traditional address, and amongst the most enigmatic as no-one has yet made it down to the mysterious cellars. In the Sonnenuhr of Wehlen the Prüms own a portion of one of the Mittel Mosel’s top vineyards. Its steep south-facing dark slate slopes and grey slate soil tend to result in deeply flavoured, mineral yet rich and smoky wines.

Production

Some plots are manipulated In addition, they manipulate some plots in the next door Himmelreich of Graacher which produces animated and engaging wines, with fresh acidities and plenty of energy. It is a vineyard that can excel in warmer years. There are also vines in Zeltingen Sonnenuhr and Bernkastler Lay that tend to produce one or two expressions each year. These are unashamedly classic examples of Mosel Riesling, exciting and long-lived white wines produced predominantly in stainless tanks to avoid the addition of too much sulphur. They are bottled later than most Mosel and often take a few years in bottle before showing the true character, but patience will be rewarded! Old bottles from this estate are much sought after…