Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Nr14
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed from 15 to 50+ years from the vintage release, as its immense structure and acidity allow it to develop extraordinary complexity over decades.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Classic blue cheeses, artisanal fruit tarts, and rich, savory dishes like roasted duck with a fruit glaze.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Egon Muller's Scharzhofberg is widely regarded as one of the most legendary white wine vineyards in the world. Located on the steep, south-facing slopes of the Saar valley, this grand terroir is characterized by its weathered grey slate soils, which impart a distinct, intense minerality to the wines. The estate's history is deeply rooted in antiquity, originating with the Benedictine Abbey of St. Paul in Trier before the Muller family acquired the property in 1797. The Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese is crafted from meticulously hand-selected grapes affected by noble rot (botrytis). Fermented in traditional large oak casks (Fuder) with minimal intervention, this 100% Riesling represents the pinnacle of balance between luscious, honeyed sweetness and a vibrant, electric acidity that is characteristic of the cool Saar climate.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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.