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| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 1.5 ltr (8.5%) |
| Drink window | 2025 - 2060 |
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The wines of Egon Müller are a household name worldwide. The legendary reputation of this winery is mainly based on its noble sweet wines. These have an unprecedented storage potential and surpass many red wines. Legendary wines with world fame are those from: 1997 and 1999. The wines of Egon Müller-Scharzhof are so popular that they fetch record prices every year at the wine auction in Trier and the ratings of Parker and Suckling are often very close to the maximum 100-point limit.
The total vineyard property comprises 8 hectares, of which 7 hectares are owned in Scharzhof. The famous vineyard, Wiltinger Braune Kupp, is entirely owned by Egon Müller. The wines from this estate bear the name `Le Gallais.`
From 2000 onwards there was a changing of the guard. Stefan Fabian took over the helm as cellar master from Horst Frank. Winemaking at Scharzhof is very traditional and minimalistic, i.e. the quality is created 100% in the vineyard. In the cellar, minimal intervention is made, so that the terroir can fully express itself. Egon Müller's philosophy is still a resounding truth: quality is created in the vineyard and through which the finest wines are created.
The Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Kabinett is bright and pale in the glass with a light lime green colour. On the nose the Scharzhofberger Kabinett is crystal clear and precise with a pure, fresh and very refined and complex nose. Lush yet precise and enormously spicy and salty on the palate, it has a crisp tone of white (stone) fruit, mineral notes coming from the iron-rich grey slate soils that easily eat up the residual sugar, so that the taste is simply exciting and salty. This is a frisky, delightfully salty and spicy Riesling of remarkable precision, finesse and elegance, with a picture book tension for Kabinett. The finish is very stimulating and incomparable. Drinking window to 2060+
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Moezel |
| Winery | Egon Müller |
| Grape | Riesling |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2060 |
| Alcohol % | 8.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Bloemig, Fris, Fruitig, Licht zoet, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Borrelen, Cadeau!, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Rating
96
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2026 - 2060
Reviewed by
Stephan Reinhardt
Issue Date
13th Aug 2020
Source
August 2020 Week 2, The Wine Advocate
Shimmering and pale but brilliant and slightly lime-greenish in color, the 2019 Scharzhofberger Kabinett is crystal clear and precise on the pure, fresh and coolish, highly refined and complex flinty-scented nose that is unmistakably Egon Müller's "regular" Scharzhofberger Kabinett (there is an Alte Reben bottling for the auction in September, too). Lush yet precise and enormously piquant and salty on the palate, it displays crisp white stone fruit aromas and the crystalline mineral nerviness of the iron-rich gray slate soils that eat up the residual sugar easily so that the taste is just electrifying and salty yet not really sweet. This is a frisky, mouthwateringly salty and piquant Riesling of remarkable precision, finesse and elegance, with picture-book tension for Kabinett. The finish is highly stimulating and incomparable. I dare to say that this Kabinett is my favorite this year due to its precision and coolish, precise nature. Tasted from AP 3-20 in April and June 2020.
2019 was also a very dry year in the Saar until one week before the start of the harvest. Then came the rain, which accompanied the harvest—between the end of September and mid-October. This meant that “the harvest began earlier and was finished sooner than initially thought," Egon Müller explained to me over the phone. "The pressure was high at the end and every single grape was especially valuable, so we decided to bring everything in."
So, at the very beginning of the harvest, there was a TBA, "not from bad parents," Müller added. Toward the end of the harvest, an Auslese gold capsule was selected. But otherwise the yield is low. After 50 hectoliters per hectare in 2018 (the most generous since 1986 and perhaps 1991), the average yield in 2019 is only 20 hectoliters per hectare. "You slowly get used to it," Müller joked. But he is very pleased with the wines themselves. "They are already a dangerous drinking pleasure."
Although the fun part is one of those things. It's expensive fun! The prices of the wines were raised by 20% to 25%, and the regular Kabinett was even 50% more expensive compared to 2018.
The qualities of the 2019s are really outstanding, though, and will find their buyers without any problems. "The botrytis came early, and we could pick it fresh. Since we had already finished the harvest on October 18th, it couldn't have gone bad."
Accordingly, botrytis cinerea plays a role in all wines from Spätlese on. Only the estate wine and Kabinett Alte Reben are largely free of botrytis. Apart from the TBA and its "negative" selection, which is still outstanding as an Auslese, and the two Kabinett-Rieslings, there are only two Spätlese Rieslings from the Scharzhofberger, one of which has a golden capsule. I didn't even like it better than the regular one in 2019, because even the regular one is incredibly precise and full of tension.
The Scharzhof Riesling assembles grapes from the Scharzhofberg and the Wiltinger Braune Kupp, which also produced excellent wines in 2019 under the name Le Gallais, but in equally small quantities. Those who do not want to do without almost supernatural quality in the 2019s, yet want to spend less on it, can buy the wines from the Braune Kupp this year. The Spätlese wines are outstanding, as is the Auslese, and the Kabinett is also "not from bad parents."
Egon Müller’s 2018 Scharzhofberger TBA #12 has become a perfect TBA. So, 100 points for the 2018 Scharzhofberger TBA #12 but zero points for the 2018 Scharzhofberger Grosses Gewächs, which did not receive the mercy of Egon Müller in the end and disappeared into oblivion, and thus, I unfortunately never had it on my palate...
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Egon Müller is a German wine producer known for producing one of the best Riesling's in the world. The estate, officially known as Weingut Egon Müller, is located in the Saar Valley in the Mosel wine region in Germany.
The Egon Müller wine estate has a long and storied history dating back to the end of the 18th century. The Müller family has been involved in winemaking for generations. Egon Müller is best known for his production of Riesling, a grape variety that thrives in the cool climate and steep vineyards of the Moselle region. The estate owns and manages some of the most coveted vineyards in the Saar Valley, including the Scharzhofberg vineyard. The Scharzhofberg is one of Germany's most famous and highly regarded vineyards, known for its unique microclimate and ideal terroir for Riesling.
Egon Müller adheres to traditional winemaking practices. They focus on making wine with little intervention, harvesting by hand and gently pressing the grapes. The winemaking process emphasizes preserving the natural flavors and characteristics of the Riesling. Egon Müller's Riesling wines are celebrated for their purity, elegance and a distinct expression of terroir. The wines are often characterized by lively acidity, intense fruit flavors and remarkable aging potential. Egon Müller produces Rieslings in various styles, including Trocken (dry) and Feinherb (dry). This diversity meets different tastes and preferences.
Egon Müller's full name is Egon Müller-Scharzhof, which refers to the famous Scharzhofberg vineyard. This vineyard is at the heart of the estate's reputation and is where many of their iconic Rieslings come from.
Egon Müller's dedication to producing exceptional Riesling wines and their management of the remarkable Scharzhofberg vineyard have cemented their position as one of the world's leading Riesling producers. Their wines are celebrated for their unique character and ability to age gracefully, making them a point of pride for German wine lovers.
The wines of Egon Müller are a household name worldwide. The legendary reputation of this winery is mainly based on its noble sweet wines. These have an unprecedented storage potential and surpass many red wines. Legendary wines with world fame are those from: 1997 and 1999. The wines of Egon Müller-Scharzhof are so popular that they fetch record prices every year at the wine auction in Trier and the ratings of Parker and Suckling are often very close to the maximum 100-point limit.
The total vineyard property comprises 8 hectares, of which 7 hectares are owned in Scharzhof. The famous vineyard, Wiltinger Braune Kupp, is entirely owned by Egon Müller. The wines from this estate bear the name `Le Gallais.`
From 2000 onwards there was a changing of the guard. Stefan Fabian took over the helm as cellar master from Horst Frank. Winemaking at Scharzhof is very traditional and minimalistic, i.e. the quality is created 100% in the vineyard. In the cellar, minimal intervention is made, so that the terroir can fully express itself. Egon Müller's philosophy is still a resounding truth: quality is created in the vineyard and through which the finest wines are created.
The Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Kabinett is bright and pale in the glass with a light lime green colour. On the nose the Scharzhofberger Kabinett is crystal clear and precise with a pure, fresh and very refined and complex nose. Lush yet precise and enormously spicy and salty on the palate, it has a crisp tone of white (stone) fruit, mineral notes coming from the iron-rich grey slate soils that easily eat up the residual sugar, so that the taste is simply exciting and salty. This is a frisky, delightfully salty and spicy Riesling of remarkable precision, finesse and elegance, with a picture book tension for Kabinett. The finish is very stimulating and incomparable. Drinking window to 2060+
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Moezel |
| Winery | Egon Müller |
| Grape | Riesling |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2025 |
| Drinking till | 2060 |
| Alcohol % | 8.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 1.5 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 96 |
| James Suckling rating | 95 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Bloemig, Fris, Fruitig, Licht zoet, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Borrelen, Cadeau!, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Rating
96
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2026 - 2060
Reviewed by
Stephan Reinhardt
Issue Date
13th Aug 2020
Source
August 2020 Week 2, The Wine Advocate
Shimmering and pale but brilliant and slightly lime-greenish in color, the 2019 Scharzhofberger Kabinett is crystal clear and precise on the pure, fresh and coolish, highly refined and complex flinty-scented nose that is unmistakably Egon Müller's "regular" Scharzhofberger Kabinett (there is an Alte Reben bottling for the auction in September, too). Lush yet precise and enormously piquant and salty on the palate, it displays crisp white stone fruit aromas and the crystalline mineral nerviness of the iron-rich gray slate soils that eat up the residual sugar easily so that the taste is just electrifying and salty yet not really sweet. This is a frisky, mouthwateringly salty and piquant Riesling of remarkable precision, finesse and elegance, with picture-book tension for Kabinett. The finish is highly stimulating and incomparable. I dare to say that this Kabinett is my favorite this year due to its precision and coolish, precise nature. Tasted from AP 3-20 in April and June 2020.
2019 was also a very dry year in the Saar until one week before the start of the harvest. Then came the rain, which accompanied the harvest—between the end of September and mid-October. This meant that “the harvest began earlier and was finished sooner than initially thought," Egon Müller explained to me over the phone. "The pressure was high at the end and every single grape was especially valuable, so we decided to bring everything in."
So, at the very beginning of the harvest, there was a TBA, "not from bad parents," Müller added. Toward the end of the harvest, an Auslese gold capsule was selected. But otherwise the yield is low. After 50 hectoliters per hectare in 2018 (the most generous since 1986 and perhaps 1991), the average yield in 2019 is only 20 hectoliters per hectare. "You slowly get used to it," Müller joked. But he is very pleased with the wines themselves. "They are already a dangerous drinking pleasure."
Although the fun part is one of those things. It's expensive fun! The prices of the wines were raised by 20% to 25%, and the regular Kabinett was even 50% more expensive compared to 2018.
The qualities of the 2019s are really outstanding, though, and will find their buyers without any problems. "The botrytis came early, and we could pick it fresh. Since we had already finished the harvest on October 18th, it couldn't have gone bad."
Accordingly, botrytis cinerea plays a role in all wines from Spätlese on. Only the estate wine and Kabinett Alte Reben are largely free of botrytis. Apart from the TBA and its "negative" selection, which is still outstanding as an Auslese, and the two Kabinett-Rieslings, there are only two Spätlese Rieslings from the Scharzhofberger, one of which has a golden capsule. I didn't even like it better than the regular one in 2019, because even the regular one is incredibly precise and full of tension.
The Scharzhof Riesling assembles grapes from the Scharzhofberg and the Wiltinger Braune Kupp, which also produced excellent wines in 2019 under the name Le Gallais, but in equally small quantities. Those who do not want to do without almost supernatural quality in the 2019s, yet want to spend less on it, can buy the wines from the Braune Kupp this year. The Spätlese wines are outstanding, as is the Auslese, and the Kabinett is also "not from bad parents."
Egon Müller’s 2018 Scharzhofberger TBA #12 has become a perfect TBA. So, 100 points for the 2018 Scharzhofberger TBA #12 but zero points for the 2018 Scharzhofberger Grosses Gewächs, which did not receive the mercy of Egon Müller in the end and disappeared into oblivion, and thus, I unfortunately never had it on my palate...
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Egon Müller is a German wine producer known for producing one of the best Riesling's in the world. The estate, officially known as Weingut Egon Müller, is located in the Saar Valley in the Mosel wine region in Germany.
The Egon Müller wine estate has a long and storied history dating back to the end of the 18th century. The Müller family has been involved in winemaking for generations. Egon Müller is best known for his production of Riesling, a grape variety that thrives in the cool climate and steep vineyards of the Moselle region. The estate owns and manages some of the most coveted vineyards in the Saar Valley, including the Scharzhofberg vineyard. The Scharzhofberg is one of Germany's most famous and highly regarded vineyards, known for its unique microclimate and ideal terroir for Riesling.
Egon Müller adheres to traditional winemaking practices. They focus on making wine with little intervention, harvesting by hand and gently pressing the grapes. The winemaking process emphasizes preserving the natural flavors and characteristics of the Riesling. Egon Müller's Riesling wines are celebrated for their purity, elegance and a distinct expression of terroir. The wines are often characterized by lively acidity, intense fruit flavors and remarkable aging potential. Egon Müller produces Rieslings in various styles, including Trocken (dry) and Feinherb (dry). This diversity meets different tastes and preferences.
Egon Müller's full name is Egon Müller-Scharzhof, which refers to the famous Scharzhofberg vineyard. This vineyard is at the heart of the estate's reputation and is where many of their iconic Rieslings come from.
Egon Müller's dedication to producing exceptional Riesling wines and their management of the remarkable Scharzhofberg vineyard have cemented their position as one of the world's leading Riesling producers. Their wines are celebrated for their unique character and ability to age gracefully, making them a point of pride for German wine lovers.
