Majorat Brut Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh oysters, smoked salmon, and triple-cream cheeses.
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Majorat' Brut Riesling is a sparkling masterpiece that pays homage to the noble heritage of Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, drawing its name from the historical 'Majorat'—the family's ancestral entailment laws designed to keep their prestigious estate intact through the centuries. Crafted using the traditional method (Flaschengärung) from 100% Riesling grapes grown on the steep, slate-rich slopes of the Mosel region, this Sekt undergoes extended lees aging to develop its refined character. The wine beautifully marries the naturally high, vibrant acidity and intense slate minerality of Mosel Riesling with the creamy texture, brioche undertones, and fine mousse achieved through bottle fermentation. It stands as a sophisticated expression of German sparkling winemaking, capturing both aristocratic history and terroir-driven precision.
🍾 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.