Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Nr21
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While approachable in its youth for its vibrant primary fruit, this legendary Auslese is built for the ages and is typically best enjoyed 15 to 50 years from the vintage release, often evolving gracefully for even longer.
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Classic foie gras or rich duck liver pâté, artisanal blue cheeses such as Roquefort, and elegant fruit-based desserts like pear tart or apple tarte tatin.
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Deep in the Saar valley, a sub-region of the Mosel, lies the legendary Scharzhofberg vineyard, widely regarded as one of the greatest white wine terroirs on Earth. The estate of Egon Müller has been the custodian of this hallowed ground since 1797, preserving a winemaking heritage that dates back to medieval Benedictine monks. The Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese is crafted from late-harvested, botrytis-affected grapes grown on steep, south-facing slopes of weathered grey slate. Fermented in traditional old oak fuders using native yeasts, this wine represents the pinnacle of sweet Riesling. The 'Nr. 21' designation typically refers to a highly prized auction bottling, representing an elite selection of casks. It is celebrated for its breathtaking tension, where luscious, honeyed sweetness is perfectly counterbalanced by a laser-like, electric acidity and intense slate minerality.
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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.