Josephshofer Riesling Kabinett Auktion Nr39
⏳ Drinking Window
2018 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai or Sichuan cuisine, glazed pork belly, or refined blue cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
The Josephshofer Riesling Kabinett Auktion represents the absolute pinnacle of Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt's winemaking, sourced exclusively from their historic monopole vineyard, the Josephshof in Graach. Originally belonging to the Abbey of St. Martin in Trier before being acquired by the Kesselstatt family in 1858, this steep, south-facing site is blessed with deep, weathered Devonian slate soils. The 'Auktion' designation denotes an extremely limited, specially selected lot destined for the prestigious annual VDP Mosel wine auction. Crafted from hand-harvested Riesling grapes and fermented in traditional oak Fuder casks, this Kabinett is celebrated for its breathtaking tension, balancing electric, slate-driven acidity with delicate residual sweetness, vibrant stone fruit aromas, and a profound, salty minerality.
🍾 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.