Erbach Marcobrunn Riesling Auslese
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Typically best enjoyed 10–40 years from the vintage release, as its intense sweetness and vibrant acidity allow it to develop profound complexity over decades.
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Blue cheese, fruit tarts, foie gras
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The Erbacher Marcobrunn is one of the most legendary and historically significant vineyards in the Rheingau, with records dating back to the 13th century. Its name is derived from the 'Markenbrunnen' (boundary well) that marks the border between the villages of Erbach and Hattenheim. Historically favored by European royalty and famously praised by Thomas Jefferson during his travels, this site features deep, moisture-retaining clay-marl and loess soils. Weingut Künstler harnesses this exceptional terroir to produce an Auslese of remarkable power and complexity. Made from noble-rot affected grapes hand-selected in successive passes, the wine beautifully balances luscious sweetness with the characteristic searing acidity and intense mineral drive of the Marcobrunn vineyard.
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Re-established in 1965 by Franz Künstler in Hochheim am Main, Weingut Künstler carries forward a family winemaking heritage dating back to 1648 in Moravia. Today, under the stewardship of Gunter Künstler, who took over in 1992, the estate has risen to become one of the Rheingau's most celebrated producers and a prominent member of the VDP. The winery is renowned for its meticulous management of legendary Erste and Grosse Lage vineyards, such as Hochheimer Hölle and Kirchenstück. Utilizing traditional large oak casks alongside modern stainless steel, Künstler crafts exceptionally precise, mineral-driven Rieslings and elegant Spätburgunders that beautifully express the unique clay-loess and limestone terroirs near the Main river.