Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Auktion Nr21
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Extremely long-lived. While approachable in its youth for its intense primary fruit, it typically reaches its peak complexity between 15 to 50+ years from the vintage.
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Artisanal blue cheeses, classic foie gras terrine, or delicate fruit tarts such as a traditional glazed pear or peach galette.
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The Scharzhofberg vineyard, situated on a steep, south-facing slate slope in the cool Saar valley, is arguably Germany's most legendary grand cru. Under the stewardship of the Egon Müller estate—whose winemaking heritage dates back to the late 18th century when the family acquired the estate from the French Republic—this terroir produces Rieslings of unmatched precision and longevity. The 'Auktion' bottlings, such as this Auslese, are ultra-rare, small-lot selections reserved exclusively for the prestigious annual VDP auction in Trier. Crafted from meticulously hand-selected, botrytis-affected grapes and fermented in traditional neutral oak Fuder casks, this wine represents the absolute zenith of Mosel Riesling, balancing opulent, honeyed sweetness with a vibrant, electric spine of Saar acidity.
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Established in 1797 when the Müller family acquired the historic estate, Weingut Egon Müller-Scharzhof is located in Wiltingen within the Saar sub-region of the Mosel, Germany. Today, the estate is meticulously managed by Egon Müller IV, who continues a multi-generational legacy of producing some of the world's most coveted and long-lived white wines. The winery is legendary for its peerless Rieslings sourced from the steep, slate-rich slopes of the iconic Scharzhofberg vineyard, as well as the Wiltinger Braune Kupp site under the Le Gallais label. Emphasizing traditional, low-intervention cellar practices and old, ungrafted vines, Egon Müller crafts exceptionally precise, mineral-driven, and exquisitely balanced Rieslings ranging from crisp QbA to legendary, auction-grade Auslese and Trockenbeerenauslese expressions.