Le Gallais Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Auslese

A selection from the Wiltinger Braune Kupp vineyard – this is Mosel Riesling at a level that few vineyards worldwide achieve. Delicately sweet, but never heavy: the wine thrives on a tension that can only be fully appreciated in the glass.

Le Gallais is the sister estate of Egon Müller, one of the most renowned Riesling producers on the Saar. The Braune Kupp vineyard in Wiltingen lies on blue slate and is one of the great single vineyards of the Saar – a soil that imparts acidity and minerality to the grapes that no vinification process can imitate. Hand-harvesting, spontaneous fermentation, aging in old wooden barrels – the estate's philosophy has remained unchanged for generations.

On the nose, apricot, preserved apples, mandarin orange, and candied citrus peel, with a subtle herbal note underneath. On the palate, this Auslese reveals a firm core: the residual sweetness is compact and precisely integrated into vibrant slate minerality and finely spun acidity. The finish is long and lingering without being loud – a classic Saar profile.

Drinking window: now until 2040+. Best served between 8 and 10 °C. Pairs well with foie gras, mild blue cheese, or a classic apple strudel – and is equally enjoyable on its own.