Rauenthal Estate Riesling dry QW Rheingau

The Rauenthal Estate Riesling from Georg Breuer shows what Rheingau Riesling can achieve on phyllite slate and loess loam: a clear, taut structure with mineral depth that goes beyond pure fruit character.

Weingut Georg Breuer in Rüdesheim is one of the defining addresses in the Rheingau. Bernhard Breuer made the winery internationally known; today, his daughter Theresa Breuer continues to run the estates. The Rauenthal Estate Riesling comes from the sites around Rauenthal in the upper Rheingau — an area with a cooler microclimate that produces Riesling with particularly lively acidity and aging potential. The soils of phyllite slate and loess loam give the wine its mineral character.

In the glass, a dry Riesling appears with aromas of citrus peel, green apple, and a fine stone fruit undertone. The acidity is present but integrated — not a sharp cut, but an invigorating line that lets the finish fade out long and salty. Medium body, clear profile.

Good with asparagus with hollandaise sauce, grilled zander, or a mild goat cheese. Drinking temperature: 10–12 °C.