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Geltz/Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Spätlese

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Tropical fruit, jasmine, mineral acidity – pure, long finish.

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Geltz/Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Spätlese

The Saarburger Rausch Spätlese from Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken comes from one of the great Riesling sites of the Saar — steep, slate-rich, with long hours of sunshine and cool nights that shape acidity and extract in equal measure.

The Geltz-Zilliken winery has been one of the top addresses of the Saar for generations. The Rausch above Saarburg is considered a prime example of what distinguishes Saar Riesling from Mosel Riesling: more tension, more nerve, a cool minerality reminiscent of wet slate.

On the nose, this Spätlese shows peach and apricot alongside a hint of jasmine and fine citrus peel. In the mouth, the sweetness carries the acidity — not a contradiction, but a balance that the site delivers year after year. The finish is long, salty-mineral, with a slight pull that begs for more.

Serving temperature: 8–10 °C. Pairs well with spicy Asian dishes, blue cheese, or pure as an aperitif on a long summer evening.

Grape Variety Riesling
Origin Moselle, Germany
Alcohol 7,5 % Vol.
Serving temp. 8–10 °C
Volume 0,75 l
Country of Origin Germany
Region Moselle
Grape Variety Riesling
Wine Color White Wine
Vintage 2023
Alcohol Content 7,5 % Vol.

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