Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett
⏳ Drinking Window
2018 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai or Vietnamese cuisine, roasted pork belly, and fresh sushi or sashimi.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Graacher Domprobst vineyard, rising steeply above the Mosel river, takes its name from the cathedral provosts ('Domprobst') of Trier who historically collected tithes from this prized site. Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt coaxes an ethereal expression of Riesling from these weathered blue slate soils, which provide excellent heat retention and a distinct mineral signature. As a classic Mosel Kabinett, this wine is crafted from 100% Riesling grapes harvested at optimal ripeness to preserve a light-bodied, low-alcohol profile. The natural residual sweetness is perfectly balanced by a spine of electric, vibrant acidity. In the glass, it reveals characteristic aromas of green apple, white peach, wet slate, and delicate white blossoms, embodying the tension and elegance that define the estate's historic winemaking heritage.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1349, Weingut Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt is one of the Mosel's most venerable estates, boasting a viticultural lineage that spans nearly seven centuries. Acquired by the Reh family in 1978 and revitalized under the stewardship of Annegret Reh-Gartner, the estate is headquartered at Schloss Marienlay in the Ruwer valley. The winery holds an extraordinary portfolio of steep-slope terroirs extending across the Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer valleys, united by varied Devonian blue, red, and grey slate soils and cool, river-moderated microclimates. Sustainable vineyard stewardship emphasizes low yields and selective hand-harvesting. Cellar work combines temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel with traditional oak casks, focusing on purity, site expression, and vibrant acidity. The estate produces classic dry Grosses Gewächs and pristine Prädikat bottlings from premier crus like Scharzhofberger, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen, and Wehlener Sonnenuhr, headlined by its celebrated 3.8-hectare Graach monopole, the Josephshöfer.