Egon Muller : Riesling Le Gallais Wiltinger Braune Kupp Spatlese 2020

An elegant and complex Riesling wine by Egon Muller

The estate

Egon Müller, one of the most prestigious producers in the Mosel region, is renowned for crafting some of the world’s finest Riesling wines. The estate, located in the Saar Valley, has a long history of producing wines with exceptional purity, balance, and aging potential. Through meticulous vineyard management and traditional winemaking methods, Egon Müller has established itself as a benchmark for high-quality Riesling, particularly from the steep slopes of the Saar River.

The vineyard

The Riesling Le Gallais Wiltinger Braune Kupp Spätlese 2020 comes from the esteemed Wiltinger Braune Kupp vineyard, a site that is known for its rich, slate soils and cool, temperate climate. These conditions are ideal for Riesling, allowing the grapes to develop incredible depth and complexity while maintaining a remarkable freshness. The Braune Kupp’s steep slopes ensure low yields but high-quality fruit, with the vineyard’s microclimate contributing to the development of ideal ripeness and aromatic expression for a Spätlese-style Riesling.

The case

The Riesling Le Gallais Wiltinger Braune Kupp Spätlese 2020 is the result of careful selection from Egon Müller’s top vineyard parcels. This Spätlese (late harvest) wine benefits from a longer growing season, allowing the grapes to develop rich flavors and a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Fermented with minimal intervention, the wine showcases the pure expression of the fruit and the terroir of the Wiltinger Braune Kupp.

The blend

This wine is crafted exclusively from Riesling grapes sourced from the top parcels of the Wiltinger Braune Kupp vineyard. The fruit is carefully handpicked, with only the best, fully ripe grapes selected to ensure the wine’s complexity and depth. As a Spätlese, it is naturally sweeter due to the extended ripening period, with the balance of acidity providing a lively and refreshing contrast to the richness of the fruit.

The tasting

The Riesling Le Gallais Wiltinger Braune Kupp Spätlese 2020 opens with aromas of ripe stone fruit, such as peach and apricot, complemented by hints of honey, citrus zest, and a touch of floral notes. On the palate, the wine is rich and complex, with a perfect balance of sweet fruit and zesty acidity. The finish is long and elegant, with layers of honeyed fruit, a minerally edge, and a refined citrus bite that provides freshness and precision. This wine is already a delight to enjoy in its youth, but will also evolve beautifully with further aging, revealing more nuanced flavors over time.