Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese 1*
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 10 to 30 years from the vintage release, as it develops complex petrol, honey, and dried fruit notes over time.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Blue cheese, spicy Thai curry, or fruit-based tarts.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the steep, slate-laden slopes of the Mosel, Selbach-Oster's Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese 1* is a masterclass in tension, sweetness, and mineral depth. The Graacher Domprobst vineyard, historically named after the Cathedral Provost of Trier, features deep, moisture-retaining blue Devonian slate soils that yield wines of exceptional structure and longevity. Crafted from 100% Riesling, this Auslese is made from meticulously hand-harvested, highly ripe grapes, often touched by noble rot, designated by the single star (1*) to denote its superior elegance and refined concentration. Fermented naturally with wild yeasts in traditional large oak Fuder casks, the wine balances luscious stone fruit sweetness with a piercing, vibrant acidity and a signature smoky, flinty minerality that defines this legendary terroir.
🍾 wine.about_producer
With a winemaking heritage in the Mosel region dating back to 1661, Selbach-Oster is a benchmark estate located at Uferallee 23, 54492 Zeltingen-Rachtig, Germany. Under the dedicated stewardship of Johannes Selbach and his family, the winery meticulously farms steep, slate-rich grand cru slopes, including the celebrated Zeltinger Schlossberg, Zeltinger Himmelreich, and Wehlener Sonnenuhr. The estate's production philosophy honors traditional methods, utilizing natural yeasts and aging in classic, large oak Fuder casks to preserve the pristine character of the fruit. This hands-off approach yields exceptionally precise, mineral-driven Rieslings that span the spectrum from crisp Kabinett to rare Eisweins, all documented on their official website at https://www.selbach-oster.de.