Graacher Domprobst Riesling Beerenauslese
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 15 to 50 years from the vintage release, with the potential to cellar even longer under ideal conditions.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Blue cheese, apricot tart, rich duck liver pâté
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Graacher Domprobst vineyard, named after the cathedral provost who historically collected tithes from this prized site, is renowned for its steep, blue Devonian slate slopes and exceptional water-retaining clay veins. This Beerenauslese from Selbach-Oster is a rare, sweet masterpiece crafted only in exceptional vintages. It is made from 100% Riesling grapes meticulously selected berry-by-berry as they shrivel under the influence of noble rot (botrytis). Fermented slowly using indigenous yeasts, the wine captures the essence of its terroir, balancing opulent, honeyed sweetness with a piercing, mineral-driven acidity. It represents the pinnacle of traditional Mosel winemaking, showcasing intense notes of dried stone fruits, exotic spices, and a distinct 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.