Cellar Favorite:
2011 Fritz Haag Riesling Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Auslese #10 

BY NEAL
MARTIN | JUNE 8, 2026

The
only thing better than a bottle of great Riesling is a magnum of great
Riesling. On a recent trip to Burgundy, a member of the Burgfest parish
unleashed a magnificent magnum of 2011 Fritz Haag Riesling Brauneberger Juffer
Sonnenuhr Auslese #10. I used to drink Oliver Haag’s wines regularly, and I personally
feel that they still are a little underestimated by the cognoscenti. This bottle
was further proof, a brilliant translation of Riesling in all its unfettered
glory.<img alt="" src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/images.vinous.com/uploads%2F1780928273959-CF_Jun082026.jpg">The
aromatics explode with entrancing scents of walnut oil, Japanese mirin and
orange blossom. A very slight petrol note floats in the background. Everything is
delivered with heavenly definition. The palate is just as good: perfectly
balanced, with fabulous weight and a real sensation of umami. The acidity
effortlessly slices through the residual sugar to leave this Auslese feeling
more like a Spätlese. Based on this magnum, the 2011 will have a 40- to 50-year
shelf life. Stunning. 96/Drink 2026-2060. © 2026, Vinous. No portion of this article may be copied, shared or redistributed without prior consent from Vinous. Doing so is not only a violation of our copyright but also threatens the survival of independent wine criticism.

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