Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese Nr19
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 40 years from the vintage, though exceptional vintages can cellar for half a century or more.
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Blue cheese, foie gras, peach tart
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Hailing from the world-renowned Scharzhofberg vineyard in the Saar valley, this Auslese is a masterclass in tension, balance, and longevity. The Scharzhofberg hill, with its deep, weathered grey and reddish Devonian slate soils and cool, wind-swept microclimate, produces Rieslings of unmatched mineral intensity and piercing acidity. Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt's 'Nr19' designation refers to a specific, highly prized Fuder (cask) selection, often reserved for auction-grade bottlings. Crafted from meticulously hand-selected, botrytis-affected grapes, this sweet elixir undergoes a slow, cool fermentation in traditional oak casks. The resulting wine is a legendary expression of the Saar, weaving together rich notes of candied stone fruits, wild honey, and white flowers, all underpinned by a vibrant, electric acidity that ensures it remains fresh and ethereal for decades.
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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.