Kaseler Kehrnagel Riesling BA
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 15 to 50 years from the vintage release, as its intense sweetness and high acidity allow it to develop profound complexity over decades.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, fruit-based tarts, rich pâté
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the steep, blue Devonian slate slopes of the Ruwer valley, the Kaseler Kehrnagel vineyard is renowned for producing Rieslings of ethereal delicacy and piercing minerality. Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, with its centuries of heritage, crafts this rare Beerenauslese (BA) only in exceptional vintages when noble rot (botrytis) develops perfectly. The cool microclimate of the Ruwer river preserves a vibrant, electric acidity that beautifully balances the intense, honeyed sweetness of the individually hand-selected shriveled berries. Historically, the Ruwer wines were highly prized at European courts for their longevity and refined structure, characteristics that shine brilliantly in this luscious, nectar-like expression.
🍾 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.