German Wine and Mosel Vintage Chart
This chart combines Mosel-specific verdicts with broader Germany ratings while identifying the geographic scope of every source.
German Wine and Mosel Vintage Chart
A star marks a selected best vintage. Empty source cells mean no comparable published regional assessment was available.
| Year | Summary | Mosel Fine Wines | Wine Enthusiast - Mosel | Robert Parker - Mosel & Nahe | Wine Spectator - Germany | Wine Searcher - Germany | Jancis Robinson - Germany/Mosel | James Suckling - Germany/Mosel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Assessment pending | Assessment pending | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2024 ★ | Greatness emerging | Greatness emerging | – | – | – | Potentially Legendary | – | Special, producer-dependent |
| 2023 | Contrasting, stunning successes | Contrasting, stunning successes | – | – | – | Good | Celebrated, concerns ahead | – |
| 2022 ★ | Unexpectedly classic | Unexpectedly classic | – | Not rated | 93 | Excellent | Great quality, diverse | Striking gold |
| 2021 ★ | Glorious, classical acidity | Glorious, classical acidity | 98 | 87-96 | 90 | Good | Stunning, electric, thrilling | – |
| 2020 | Filigreed elegance | Filigreed elegance | 97 | 90-94 | 94 | Good | – | – |
| 2019 ★ | Epic, airy intensity | Epic, airy intensity | 98 | 85-95 | 94 | Excellent | – | 100-point vintage |
| 2018 | Ripe, generous, balanced | Ripe, generous, balanced | 93 | 91-96 | – | Excellent | – | – |
| 2017 | Classic, precise, variable | Classic, precise, variable | 93 | 90-94 | – | Good | – | Wonderful surprise |
| 2016 | Ripe, structured, elegant | Ripe, structured, elegant | 93 | 93 | – | Excellent | – | – |
| 2015 ★ | Rich, superbly balanced | Rich, superbly balanced | 96 | 95 | – | Excellent | – | Stellar harvest |
| 2014 | Cool, light, variable | Cool, light, variable | 90 | 78-86 | – | Good | – | – |
| 2013 | Racy, lean, classical | Racy, lean, classical | 89 | 80-89 | – | Good | – | – |
| 2012 | Balanced, elegant, refined | Balanced, elegant, refined | 92 | Not rated | – | Good | – | – |
| 2011 ★ | Ripe, generous, charming | Ripe, generous, charming | 93 | 95 | – | Excellent | – | – |
| 2010 | Bracing acid test | Bracing acid test | 93 | 89 | – | Good | – | – |
| 2009 ★ | Ripe, brilliant success | Ripe, brilliant success | 95 | 95 | – | Excellent | – | – |
| 2008 | Cool, classical, precise | Cool, classical, precise | 90 | 82 | – | Good | – | – |
| 2007 | Elegant, ripe, accessible | Elegant, ripe, accessible | 94 | 92 | – | Excellent | – | – |
| 2006 | Rich, botrytis-affected | Rich, botrytis-affected | 93 | 95 | – | Good | – | – |
| 2005 ★ | Powerful, balanced, enduring | Powerful, balanced, enduring | 96 | 94 | – | Excellent | – | – |
| 2004 | Light, crisp, classical | Light, crisp, classical | 90 | 92 | – | Good | – | – |
| 2003 | Hot, rich, atypical | Hot, rich, atypical | 93 | 91 | 94 | Excellent | – | – |
| 2002 | Delicate, uneven, charming | Delicate, uneven, charming | 91 | 91 | 93 | Good | – | – |
| 2001 ★ | Monumental, classical benchmark | Monumental, classical benchmark | 96 | 91 | 98 | Excellent | – | – |
Historical German vintages, 1960–2000
A synthesized national assessment focused on Riesling and other age-worthy white wines, with particular weight given to Mosel, Rheingau, Nahe and Pfalz. Regional and producer variation can be substantial.
Scale: ★★★★★ exceptional · ★★★★ excellent · ★★★ good · ★★ uneven · ★ poor
| Year | Quality | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | ★★ Uneven | Rain and rot caused extreme variability. A few excellent wines, but careful selection is essential. |
| 1999 | ★★★★ Excellent | Generous, ripe and rounded; generally lower acidity, with very good wines from classic sites. |
| 1998 | ★★★★ Excellent | Ripe, crisp Rieslings and some outstanding Eiswein; particularly successful in the Pfalz. |
| 1997 | ★★★★ Excellent | Small, high-quality crop; pure, approachable wines, especially successful in Mosel-Saar-Ruwer. |
| 1996 | ★★★★ Excellent | Late harvest with high acidity and strong ageing potential; particularly successful in Rheingau. |
| 1995 | ★★★★ Excellent | Aromatic, harmonious wines from careful growers; late improvement particularly benefited Mosel Riesling. |
| 1994 | ★★★ Good | Ripe and frequently botrytised. Very good sweet wines, but dry wines can be broad or uneven. |
| 1993 | ★★★★ Excellent | Powerful, ripe and often botrytised; excellent Auslese and richer wines, with some variability. |
| 1992 | ★★★ Good | Large crop of generally pleasant, lighter wines; fewer wines of great concentration. |
| 1991 | ★★ Uneven | Large, uneven crop from a difficult season; sound wines exist but comparatively little distinction. |
| 1990 | ★★★★★ Exceptional | Monumental, concentrated and harmonious, with ripe acidity; Germany’s finest vintage since 1971. |
| 1989 | ★★★★ Excellent | Rich, ripe and opulent; excellent sweet wines, although sometimes softer than 1990. |
| 1988 | ★★★★ Excellent | Firm, balanced and classical, with particularly strong results in the Middle Mosel. |
| 1987 | ★★ Uneven | Cool and uneven; generally light wines, with acceptable results from favorable sites and growers. |
| 1986 | ★★★ Good | Good, solid wines from a large crop; quality and concentration vary considerably. |
| 1985 | ★★★★ Excellent | Racy, well-structured and age-worthy; strongest in Mosel, with more variable Rheingau and Pfalz results. |
| 1984 | ★ Poor | Cold, wet and dilute; few wines of lasting interest. |
| 1983 | ★★★★ Excellent | Very ripe, fruity and rounded; many excellent wines, though sometimes low in acidity. |
| 1982 | ★★ Uneven | Enormous crop; generally soft, light and undistinguished, with some respectable examples. |
| 1981 | ★★★ Good | Fresh and attractive, with good wines from successful sites; not highly concentrated. |
| 1980 | ★★ Uneven | Cool, difficult and high in acidity; mostly lean wines, though some late-picked Rieslings succeeded. |
| 1979 | ★★★ Good | Generally good, ripe and approachable; solid rather than profound. |
| 1978 | ★ Poor | Wet, difficult vintage producing thin, acidic wines; few bottles merit seeking out. |
| 1977 | ★★ Uneven | Large, rather ordinary crop; mostly light wines with limited concentration. |
| 1976 | ★★★★★ Exceptional | Hot, extremely ripe vintage producing powerful wines and exceptional botrytised specialties. |
| 1975 | ★★★★ Excellent | Fine, balanced and age-worthy; often more elegant and acidic than the richer 1976s. |
| 1974 | ★★ Uneven | Cool and variable; generally modest wines, although careful growers produced sound Riesling. |
| 1973 | ★★ Uneven | Huge crop with diluted quality; mostly straightforward, early-drinking wines. |
| 1972 | ★ Poor | Cold, wet and underripe; thin, acidic wines with very few exceptions. |
| 1971 | ★★★★★ Exceptional | One of Germany’s legendary vintages: profound concentration, balance, acidity and longevity. |
| 1970 | ★★ Uneven | Very large crop; generally ordinary and diluted, although sound wines were made. |
| 1969 | ★★★★ Excellent | Initially austere and acidic but remarkably long-lived; outstanding examples from the Middle Mosel. |
| 1968 | ★ Poor | Very difficult, wet vintage; generally dilute, acidic and short-lived. |
| 1967 | ★★ Uneven | Botrytis followed by harvest rain; smoky, rustic and highly variable wines. |
| 1966 | ★★★ Good | Firm, acidic and slow-developing; good bottles from the Middle Mosel can still be impressive. |
| 1965 | ★ Poor | Cold, wet and largely unsuccessful; very few worthwhile wines. |
| 1964 | ★★★★ Excellent | Outstanding in Mosel and excellent in Pfalz; ripe, balanced wines, often with relatively low acidity. |
| 1963 | ★ Poor | Poor in Mosel and much of Germany, despite some better results in warmer regions such as Pfalz. |
| 1962 | ★★★ Good | Austere and high in acidity, but respectable and durable from good Middle Mosel sites. |
| 1961 | ★★ Uneven | Generally modest and uneven; a few remarkable late-harvest and Eiswein exceptions. |
| 1960 | ★ Poor | Large, weak crop; generally thin or unbalanced and particularly unsuccessful in Mosel. |
Sources
- Pfalz historical vintage record
- Wine Spectator — Germany: Riesling
- Mosel Fine Wines — Maturing Mosel
- Systembolaget — Mosel and Rheingau vintage chart
- Decanter — German vintage guides
Vintage quality is a research synthesis, not a present-day drinking window. For mature bottles, producer, vineyard, Prädikat and storage history may matter as much as the year.
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How to choose
- Mosel Fine Wines and some Jancis Robinson reports are Mosel-focused.
- Parker combines Mosel and Nahe in its vintage chart.
- Wine Spectator and Wine-Searcher assess Germany more broadly.
Current bottles
- Catalog
- #901-23
- Vintage
- 2023
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- Trocken
- Sweetness
- -1. Very Dry
- Tier
- Pinot Blanc
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 95 ₪
- Availability
- Available
This dry Pinot Blanc combines fresh apple, pear and light citrus aromas with the cool, precise character associated with the Mosel. Its restrained fruit makes it subtle and…
- Catalog
- #903-24
- Vintage
- 2024
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- Feinherb
- Sweetness
- 1
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 95 ₪
- Availability
- Available
12% ABV, 2023 Trocken-Fineherb rz 13.6, ac 8.2
- Catalog
- #902-24
- Vintage
- 2024
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- Trocken
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 95 ₪
- Availability
- Available
The 2024 Trocken is a youthful, dry Mosel Riesling with a crisp core of citrus, apple and white-peach fruit. Subtle floral and slate-like notes add interest without compromising…
- Catalog
- #1016-25
- Vintage
- 2025
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- Trocken
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 95 ₪
- Availability
- Available
10.5% abv dry mineral, daily drinking wine
- Catalog
- #1019-25
- Vintage
- 2025
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- Feinherb
- Sweetness
- 1
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 100 ₪
- Availability
- Available
tangy, fruity, and invigorating, Fisch & Rayer: 89 10.5% abv, rz 15.9, ac 7.8 Feinherb
- Catalog
- #1201-24
- Vintage
- 2024
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- Trocken
- Sweetness
- -1
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 115 ₪
- Availability
- Available
Due to frost, the 2024 Riesling Trocken Rotschiefer is not from Kinheim but predominantly from the upper part of the Erdener Treppchen as well as from vineyards in…
- Catalog
- #922-21
- Vintage
- 2021
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- Spatlese
- Sweetness
- 3
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 120 ₪
- Availability
- Available
This Spätlese comes from Erdener Treppchen and carries the “GL” designation, indicating a more selective estate bottling. Ripe peach, citrus and floral aromas are complemented by…
- Catalog
- #1001-23
- Vintage
- 2023
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- Feinherb
- Sweetness
- 1
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 120 ₪
- Availability
- Available
betwen trocken and finherb - 11.4% abv 11-29 years old vines
- Catalog
- #1002-24
- Vintage
- 2024
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- Trocken
- Sweetness
- -1
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 120 ₪
- Availability
- Available
N2 Ayler - great balance, 12% ab, 90 FW 23 years old vines Trocken rz 3.9, ac 5
- Catalog
- #915-19
- Vintage
- 2019
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- Feinherb
- Sweetness
- 1
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 130 ₪
- Availability
- Available
2018, Alte Reben (75 years vines) Auslese, FW 92 Brown slate, 11% ABV, rz 32.5, ac 6.9
- Catalog
- #1231-24
- Vintage
- 2024
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- Kabinett
- Sweetness
- 2
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 135 ₪
- Availability
- Available
This Kabinett comes from the steep slate slopes of Erdener Treppchen. It offers a delicate expression of Mosel Riesling, with citrus, green apple and white-peach fruit accompanied…
- Catalog
- #922-23
- Vintage
- 2023
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- Spatlese
- Sweetness
- 3
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 135 ₪
- Availability
- Available
This 2023 GL Spätlese expresses Erdener Treppchen through ripe peach, citrus, flowers and a clear slate-influenced mineral character. Despite its concentration, the wine should…
- Catalog
- #909-24
- Vintage
- 2024
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- 1G
- Sweetness
- -1
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 135 ₪
- Availability
- Available
11.5% ABV, 2021, EL (1er Cru), 75 years vines Gray slate, battonage Trocken rz 3,7, ac 8.8
- Catalog
- #919i-24
- Vintage
- 2024
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- Kabinett
- Sweetness
- 2
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 135 ₪
- Availability
- Available
GL Kabinett 7,85% alc/vol. very ineral & drier 45.2 g/l sugar 9 g/l acidity
- Catalog
- #910-23
- Vintage
- 2023
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- 1G
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 140 ₪
- Availability
- Available
11.5% ABV, 2021, 75 years vines, GL (Grand Cru), Lobenberg: 93+, 92 FW Devonian (blue & gray) slate, battonage Trocken rz 6,1 g/l, ac 8,8 g/l
- Catalog
- #910-24
- Vintage
- 2024
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- 1G
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 140 ₪
- Availability
- Available
11.5% ABV, 2021, 75 years vines, GL (Grand Cru), Lobenberg: 93+, 92 FW Devonian (blue & gray) slate, battonage Trocken rz 6,1 g/l, ac 8,8 g/l
- Catalog
- #1050-23
- Vintage
- 2023
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- Sparkling
- Subtype
- Sekt
- Sweetness
- 0. Brut Nature - 0 g/l
- Tier
- Sekt
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 140 ₪
- Availability
- Available
Since 1984, we have been producing our Riesling sparkling wine in the cellar of the historic Joh. Förster winery in Trier-Süd. Below this Art Nouveau building, there is…
- Catalog
- #1242-20
- Vintage
- 2020
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- Dessert
- Subtype
- Spatlese
- Sweetness
- 4
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 145 ₪
- Availability
- Available
Ürziger Würzgarten is famed for its red volcanic soil and for Rieslings with a distinctly spicy personality. This 2020 Spätlese brings together ripe peach, citrus and floral fruit…
- Catalog
- #945-21
- Vintage
- 2021
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- Sparkling
- Subtype
- Sekt
- Sweetness
- 1. Extra-Brut
- Tier
- Sekt
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 145 ₪
- Availability
- Available
12% ABV, 42 months on lees, extra-brut 5,6 g/l sugar 7,7 g/l acidity
- Catalog
- #1008-24
- Vintage
- 2024
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- White
- Subtype
- Kabinett
- Sweetness
- 2
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.75
- Price
- 145 ₪
- Availability
- Available
KABINETT Kupp - fine, elegant, stiulating, 7.8% ABV, FW 91 Kabinett rz 44, ac 10
- Catalog
- #1272h-24
- Vintage
- 2024
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- Dessert
- Subtype
- Auslese
- Sweetness
- 3
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.375
- Price
- 149 ₪
- Availability
- Available
From the plot above the Pralat (like the Kabinett) and based on concentrated yet not very sweet berries that were picked together with the grapes for the neighboring…
- Catalog
- #1271h-24
- Vintage
- 2024
- Region
- Germany
- Type
- Dessert
- Subtype
- Auslese
- Sweetness
- 3
- Tier
- Riesling
- Bottle size
- 0.375
- Price
- 149 ₪
- Availability
- Available
The botrytis-free 2024 Orziger Wurzgarten In der Kranklei Riesling Auslese Alte Reben from red slate opens with a concentrated yet elegant, refined and herbal-scented nose with…
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