Exclusive Sweet Wine Auction - December 26th - Grand Cru Auction Alert! No Reserve Price. Schloss Lieser Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 2009 (3 x 750ml) This is an extraordinary opportunity to acquire a legendary Mosel noble sweet wine from one of Germany's most celebrated producers, Schloss Lieser! Provenance: Connoisseur's Choice These bottles were shipped directly from the Weingut Schloss Lieser estate to our professional, climate-controlled OHMS Wine Cellar. This guarantees impeccable storage conditions and an unbroken chain of custody, ensuring the wine is in the best possible state for long-term cellaring or immediate enjoyment. The Goldkapsel Distinction This wine carries the rare Goldkapsel (Gold Capsule) designation. In the Mosel, this term signifies an exceptional, highly selective bottling of Auslese. It indicates a selection superior to the regular Auslese, often made from grapes with an even higher sugar concentration, greater intensity, and immense longevity. These are truly collector's items and represent the pinnacle of the estate's noble sweet wine production in a given vintage. Weingut Schloss Lieser: A Storied Estate Reborn * History and Heritage: The magnificent Neo-Renaissance Schloss Lieser castle was originally built in 1875. The accompanying wine estate, a former jewel in the Mosel, had fallen into disrepair by the late 20th century. * The Haag Legacy: The estate was acquired in 1992 by Thomas Haag and his wife Ute. Thomas is the older son of the legendary Mosel vintner Wilhelm Haag (Weingut Fritz Haag). Although expected to take over his family's estate, Thomas chose instead to commit to the ambitious project of resurrecting Schloss Lieser. By 1997, they were able to purchase the property outright. * VDP Membership and Awards: Thomas Haag quickly restored the winery to the elite of German Riesling producers. Schloss Lieser has been a proud member of the VDP (Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter) since 1999, the association representing Germany's finest vineyards and winemakers. Thomas Haag's skill has been recognized by top critics: * Gault Millau Winemaker of the Year in 2015. * Falstaff Winemaker of the Year in 2021. The winery consistently receives the highest 5-star/5-grape ratings from German wine guides, classifying it as a World-Class Winery. Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr: VDP. Grosse Lage The wine comes from the Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr, a famous section of the Brauneberg slope. * Terroir: This VDP. GROSSE LAGE (Grand Cru) vineyard is a steep, south-facing site dominated by blue and gray slate soils. The "Sonnenuhr" (sundial) indicates the very best, sunniest portion of the vineyard, which is renowned for producing wines of exceptional delicacy, intensity, and mineral purity. Critic Scores and Vintage * The 2009 vintage in Germany was Excellent, allowing for the production of concentrated, high-quality noble sweet wines. * This particular Auslese Goldkapsel from Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr is a complex, lush, and yet perfectly balanced sweet wine. Critic scores for the 2009 vintage typically range in the 92-93 point range (e.g., Wine Searcher, CellarTracker), noting its depth, elegance, and balance. * Drinking Window: This wine is built to age. It is drinking well now but has the structure and acidity to develop for decades. We recommend a drinking window from now through 2030 and beyond. Condition Report The bottles are in excellent condition consistent with their age and impeccable storage: * Labels/Etiquettes: Clear and legible. * Wine Level: High, right up to the capsule (excellent fill level). * Capsules: The magnificent gold metal capsules featuring the VDP eagle are intact and secure, confirming no signs of leakage. Professional Packaging: Safe, Fast, and Insured We pride ourselves on our safe delivery record and excellent Catawiki ratings for packaging and service. * Packaging: Wines are meticulously packed in original OHMS protective paper and labels are protected with anti-scratch stretch foil. * Weather Control: We use Styrofoam containers to protect the wine from weather fluctuations during transit. * Shipping: We ship immediately via DPD service with full insurance and all packages are clearly labeled with Fragile and other handling symbols. We encourage potential buyers to review comments on our sales actions on Catawiki.com to see our commitment to service. Bid now to secure this historical, world-class VDP Goldkapsel from Schloss Lieser!