Majorat Brut Riesling
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 8 years of release, where it maintains its fresh citrus and mineral drive while developing subtle toasted brioche and honeyed complexities.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh oysters, smoked salmon, and triple-cream cheeses.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
With a winemaking legacy spanning over 650 years since its establishment in 1349, Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt is one of the Mosel region's most historic and prestigious estates. Based at the majestic Schloss Marienlay in Morscheid, Germany, the estate was long held by the imperial counts of Kesselstatt before being acquired by the Günther Reh family in 1978, who elevated its global reputation under the visionary leadership of the late Annegret Reh-Gartner. The winery is uniquely distinguished by its exceptional vineyard holdings across all three of the region's river valleys—the Mosel, Saar, and Ruwer—including the legendary monopole Josephshof in Graach, as well as prime parcels in Scharzhofberg and Kaseler Nies'chen. Embracing sustainable viticulture and minimal-intervention cellar practices, Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt produces world-class, mineral-driven Rieslings that beautifully articulate their diverse terroirs, ranging from precise, vibrant Kabinetts to legendary, long-lived Trockenbeerenauslese expressions.