Exclusive sweet wine auction - NO RESERVE PRICE! An extraordinary opportunity to acquire a rare set of three 2005 Auslese Rieslings from the iconic Fritz Haag estate, professionally cellared since 2007. 2005 Fritz Haag – Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Auslese Fuder 10 (3 bottles) A Legacy in Transition. A Collector’s Masterpiece. This set marks a defining moment in Mosel winemaking: the first vintage crafted by Oliver Haag after his return to the family estate, under the continued guidance of his father, Wilhelm Haag. The result is a wine that bridges generations—combining youthful precision with the depth of experience. These bottles were purchased directly from the estate and have been stored under ideal conditions in a professional wine cellar since March 2007. Fuder 10 is a special parcel selection, rarely released and known only among elite collectors. The 2005 Mosel Vintage – A Benchmark Year Widely regarded as one of the finest vintages of the modern era, 2005 delivered wines of exceptional clarity, structure, and aging potential. Ideal conditions allowed for perfect botrytis development and balanced acidity. Critic Ratings - Wine Advocate: 95 points - Wine Spectator: 94 points - Vinous: 93 points - CellarTracker community average: 94.2 points - Vivino user rating: 4.3 out of 5, based on over 3,000 reviews - Wine-Searcher critic average: 93 out of 100, based on 107 reviews Expect a wine of luscious texture and crystalline purity, with notes of ripe stone fruit, citrus zest, honeyed botrytis, and slate-driven minerality. The finish is long, elegant, and endlessly layered. The Estate – Fritz Haag Founded in 1605, Fritz Haag is one of Germany’s most historic and respected wine estates. Located in Brauneberg on the Mosel River, the estate owns 19.5 hectares of steep, slate-rich vineyards, including the celebrated Brauneberger Juffer and Juffer Sonnenuhr sites. Wilhelm Haag led the estate from 1957 to 2005, earning the title of German Winemaker of the Year in 1994 and serving as chairman of the Grosser Ring VDP Mosel for two decades. His son Oliver Haag, a Geisenheim-trained oenologist, continues the legacy with precision and elegance. VDP Membership and Classification Fritz Haag is a distinguished member of the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter (VDP), Germany’s most prestigious association of top wine estates. VDP membership is reserved for producers who meet the highest standards in vineyard management, winemaking, and authenticity. The estate’s vineyards are classified as VDP.Grosse Lage, the highest designation in the VDP system, reserved for sites that produce wines of exceptional character and aging potential. The Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr is one of the Mosel’s most revered Grosse Lage sites, known for its steep slate slopes and ability to produce Rieslings of remarkable finesse and longevity. Winemaking Philosophy Oliver Haag’s approach is rooted in respect for nature and terroir. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, selective hand-harvesting, and minimal intervention in the cellar. Indigenous yeasts are used for fermentation, and both stainless steel and traditional oak fuder barrels are employed depending on the vintage. The wines are known for their purity, elegance, and slate-driven minerality. Haag strives to produce Rieslings that are delicate, fruit-forward, and expressive of their origin, with both immediate charm and long-term aging potential. Drinking Window: 2016–2036 These wines are now entering their prime, with decades of evolution ahead. Whether for drinking, collecting, or investment, this is a rare opportunity to secure a piece of Mosel history. Shipping Secure, insured, and climate-protected packaging. EU via DPD; rest of Europe with EMS, overseas via DHL or EMS.