2021 Egon Muller Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Spatlese, Mosel

What a beautiful peachy nose this Saar riesling Auslese has. So zesty and uplifting with stunning mineral freshness that it makes you wonder how a wine this concentrated and luscious can be so refreshing and light-footed. Pronounced tangerine note at the very long, beautifully balanced finish. Made from 100% botrytized fruit. Limited production. Drink or hold.

96 points jamessuckling Aug 2022

Egon Müller Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Spätlese is one of the Mosel’s great reference points, a wine that defines elegance, balance and longevity in off dry Riesling. The Braune Kupp vineyard sits above the village of Wiltingen, with steep south facing slopes of grey slate overlooking the Saar, a cooler tributary of the Mosel. This is a marginal, slow ripening site that produces Riesling of extraordinary finesse, where sweetness, acidity and minerality exist in perfect harmony.

Weingut Egon Müller is one of the most revered names in world wine, with a lineage stretching back centuries and an almost unmatched reputation for Saar Riesling. The estate’s philosophy is unwaveringly traditional and hands off. Yields are low, harvesting is meticulous and fermentation is slow and natural. Spätlese at Egon Müller is not about richness or weight, but about clarity, precision and effortless balance. Alcohol levels remain low, allowing the vineyard character and natural acidity to shine.

In the glass, the wine is pale and luminous. Aromatics are delicate yet complex. White peach, green apple and ripe citrus are layered with floral notes, fresh herbs and a subtle slate driven smokiness. There is an airy, almost weightless quality to the perfume that is unmistakably Braune Kupp.

On the palate, Egon Müller Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Spätlese is seamless and beautifully proportioned. Juicy stone fruit and citrus flavours are carried by vibrant, crystalline acidity that keeps the natural sweetness perfectly in check. The texture is light but persistent, gliding across the palate rather than sitting on it. The finish is long, pure and mouthwatering, lingering with citrus, orchard fruit and a distinct slate mineral edge.

This is a Riesling that excels at the table and in the cellar. It pairs effortlessly with spicy Asian dishes, pork, duck, seafood or simply enjoyed on its own. While enchanting in youth for its purity and charm, it is built for extraordinary longevity and will continue to evolve gracefully over twenty to forty years, developing layers of honey, toast and savoury complexity while retaining its freshness.

Egon Müller Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Spätlese is not just a great Mosel wine, it is one of the world’s great white wines. Effortless, precise and timeless, it captures the magic of the Saar and the genius of Egon Müller in every glass.