Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 10 to 35 years from the vintage release, as it develops profound complexity with age.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
blue cheese, foie gras, spicy Thai curry
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the legendary steep slopes of the Middle Mosel, the Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese by Selbach-Oster is a masterclass in the balance of sweetness, acidity, and mineral depth. The 'Domprobst' (Cathedral Provost) vineyard, named after the historical church dignitaries of Trier who once claimed its tithes, is renowned for its deep, water-retaining blue Devonian slate soils. This unique terroir, combined with a sheltered microclimate, yields 100% Riesling grapes of extraordinary concentration. Hand-harvested at peak ripeness with a selective inclusion of botrytis-affected berries, the juice is fermented naturally, often in traditional large oak Fuder casks. The resulting Auslese is a luscious, multi-layered wine where rich stone fruit and honeyed notes are brilliantly juxtaposed against a spine of electric acidity and a distinct, smoky slate minerality.
🍾 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.