#ExclusiveSelection2025WINE 2018 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewächs – Two Magnums 1.5L Signed by Winemaker Oliver Haag – Professionally Cellared – Grosses Gewächs Benchmark No Reserve Price! Offered for sale in a single lot are two magnum bottles of the 2018 Fritz Haag Brauneberger Juffer Riesling Trocken Grosses Gewächs. Each bottle is personally signed by winemaker Oliver Haag and was purchased directly from the Fritz Haag estate. Both bottles were transferred in October 2020 to the OHMS Connoisseurs Choice professional wine cellar, where they have been stored under strict temperature and humidity control. This ensures optimal aging conditions and guarantees the wine’s integrity and authenticity. The bottles are in exceptional condition, with high fill levels just one centimeter below the cork. Labels and capsules are fully intact and pristine. The labels are clean and crisp, exactly as shown in the photographs. Each magnum is wrapped in original OHMS paper, reflecting the highest standards of professional wine care and collector-grade storage. Estate and Historical Significance Founded in 1605, Weingut Fritz Haag is one of Germany’s most historic and prestigious Riesling producers. Located in Brauneberg in the heart of the Mosel Valley, the estate has been continuously family-owned for over four centuries. The vineyards of Brauneberger Juffer and Juffer-Sonnenuhr are legendary, once praised by Napoleon and favored by Thomas Jefferson. Under Wilhelm Haag, the estate gained international acclaim and was named Winemaker of the Year in 1994 by Gault Millau. Since 2005, Oliver Haag has continued the tradition of excellence, earning accolades such as Collection of the Year and consistently high scores from top critics. VDP Membership and Grosses Gewächs Classification Fritz Haag is a member of the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter VDP, Germany’s elite association of quality wine estates. The Grosses Gewächs designation is reserved for dry wines from VDP Grosse Lage vineyards, Germany’s equivalent to Grand Cru sites. These wines must meet strict standards including hand harvesting, low yields, and extended aging. The Brauneberger Juffer vineyard is classified as Grosse Lage, with steep south-facing slopes of blue Devonian slate that impart intense minerality and finesse. The GG designation confirms this wine’s origin from one of Germany’s top terroirs and its status as a dry Riesling of the highest caliber. Vineyard and Vinification Vineyard: Brauneberger Juffer – Grosse Lage Grape Variety: Riesling Vinification: Hand-harvested, wild fermentation in large oak Fuder and stainless steel, extended lees contact Soil: Devonian slate on steep slopes up to 80 degrees Vintage Overview – 2018 Germany The 2018 vintage was one of the warmest and driest in Mosel history, resulting in fully ripe grapes and generous yields. Despite the heat, top producers like Fritz Haag preserved freshness and minerality, crafting dry Rieslings of remarkable balance and aging potential. The wines are expressive, concentrated, and structured, with vibrant acidity and long cellaring capacity. Critical Acclaim and Aging Potential The 2018 Brauneberger Juffer GG Riesling has received widespread praise from critics and wine publications. Scores include: Lobenberg – 97 to 100 points James Suckling – 94 points Meininger – 94 points Elias Schlichting – 96 plus points Weinwisser – 18 out of 20 Pirmin Bilger – 19 plus out of 20 Wine Review Online – 93 points Tastingbook – 94 points Tasting notes highlight aromas of melon, yellow apple, citrus, and quince, with a saline minerality and hints of muscat and spice. The palate is concentrated yet elegant, with remarkable length and vibrancy. In magnum format, the wine’s aging potential is significantly extended, allowing for a slower and more graceful evolution over the next two decades. Provenance and Condition Bottle Quantity: Two Magnums 1.5L Packaging: Each wrapped in original OHMS paper Fill Level: One centimeter below cork Burgundy or Champagne bottle type Label and Capsule: Fully intact and pristine Storage: Transferred to OHMS cellar in October 2020, professionally cellared since Final Note This is a rare opportunity to acquire two signed magnums of one of Mosel’s finest dry Rieslings. A wine that combines precision, elegance, and longevity—crafted by one of Germany’s most respected winemakers, from a vineyard of historic significance, and stored under ideal conditions. No reserve price!