2022 Egon Müller Scharzhof Riesling Scharzhof
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (8.5%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2045 |
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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 Riesling Scharzhof shows a light straw yellow color with a slight green tinge. Parker describes it beautifully in his review, saying it is like " a spring mountain river of Riesling flowing over broken/slate rocks ." It is very delicate yet lush and sexy, with great precision, good acidity and lingering saltiness and minerality, finishing with just the right amount of residual sugar. Impressively long and tense with a stimulating finish. According to Parker, this is perhaps the most compelling Scharzhof he has tasted in the last 20 years.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Pick up in Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Moezel |
| Winery | Egon Müller |
| Grape | Riesling |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 8.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 92 |
| Vinous rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Bloemig, Droog, Fris, Fruitig, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Professional Reviews
Parker
Rating
94
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2020 - 2040
Reviewed by
Stephan Reinhardt
Issue Date
13th Aug 2020
Source
August 2020 Week 2, The Wine Advocate
The bright colored 2019 Riesling Scharzhof displays very fine Saar typicity on the nose. This is like a spring mountain river full of Riesling rolling over crushed slate. It is highly delicate but lush and sexy, with great precision, crystalline acidity and lingering salinity, finishing with just the right amount of residual sugar. Impressively long and tensioned on the pure and stimulating finish, this is just gorgeous and possibly the most fascinating Scharzhof I have tasted in 20 years. The times of calling this is a Best Buy are long gone, but if you ant to taste the DRC of Riesling, you should definitely try it. Tasted in April 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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James Suckling
EGON MÜLLER-SCHARZHOF RIESLING MOSEL SCHARZHOF 2022
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
CountryGermany
RegionMosel
Vintage2022
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Score
92
Lively and subtle nose of ripe yellow apple, white peach and wild flowers. Juicy and elegant with a vibrant acidity that lights this up beautifully. A touch of perceptible grape sweetness at the front of the medium-bodied palate, but the long, wet stone finish is admirably dry. Spot on balance. Drink or hold.
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Vinous
90
Drinking Window
2023 - 2045
From: 2022 Mosel-Saar-Ruwer: Old Vines and Steep Challenges (Oct 2023)
The 2022 Riesling Scharzhof was harvested in Saarburg, Wiltingen and Oberemmel and fermented spontaneously, half in stainless steel, half in Fuder. The nose has subtle yeast notes but comes across as very fresh, with hints of green apple and lemon and a slightly flinty flicker. The palate is exquisitely light and gently sweet. Herbal notions like yarrow and tansy join in with the lemon and the juicy, tart apple fruit. Much length with this weightlessness. (Off-dry)
- By Anne Krebiehl MW on July 2023
What can one say about Egon Müller and his legendary estate on the Scharzhofberg? He is the fourth Egon in a line of Müllers that can trace their family ownership of this estate to 1797 when forebear Jean-Jacques – or Johann Jakob – Koch purchased the estate after Napoleon secularized all church property. Until then, it was in monastic hands belonging to the Benedictine convent of St. Maria ad Martyres in Trier, founded in 700; it is unclear when the Scharzhofberg was donated to the monastery. Its name is thought to derive from the Latin _ sarcire, to clear land, and there is evidence that even until the 18th century, parts of the slope were used to grow _Lohhecken, or coppiced oak whose bark was used for tanning leather. And while the vineyard on this singular hill is no longer a monopole (Koch had several children who divided the inheritance; one of them married Felix Müller, the ancestor of the current incumbent), its fame is down to the Müller family to Egon Müller I in particular who took his Riesling international exhibitions like the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1900. Müller owns more than eight hectares of the Scharzhofberg plus further vineyards in Saarburg, Wiltingen, Oberemmel, and notably in Wiltingen’s Braune Kupp, which carries the Le Gallais label, half of this still belongs to the Le Gallais family. Still, the wines are made in Müller’s cellar, and the German authorities see the two names as one estate. These long-lived wines are always on light feet, delicate and aromatic, expressing the marginality of the Saar with great elegance. They rightly have cult status. In Egon Müller, they have a guardian unmoved by-passing fashions and prevailing opinions. In 2022, harvest started on 17 September, noted Müller, and said there was heavy rain on 2/3 October, which put the pressure on. “We had to gather speed and were finished on 7 October,” he said. “This is comparatively early, but the grapes were ripe. Since we were under much pressure towards the end, there was not enough time to select the great wines, but in the end, the quality was satisfactory. The wines are already showing well, especially compared to the 2021s at this stage. If I had to drink a bottle tonight, I would rather drink 2022 than 2021.” I tasted the 2022s during my visit, including one Auslese each from the Braune Kupp and the Scharzhofberg. “For us, Auslese always means botrytis,” Müller explained, his face turning into a smile as he remarked: “But you must be able to tell the fungi apart,” meaning that one must select scrupulously for pristine, clean botrytis.
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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.
History by Egon Müller
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.
Traditional wine making
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.
Scharzhof
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 Riesling Scharzhof shows a light straw yellow color with a slight green tinge. Parker describes it beautifully in his review, saying it is like " a spring mountain river of Riesling flowing over broken/slate rocks ." It is very delicate yet lush and sexy, with great precision, good acidity and lingering saltiness and minerality, finishing with just the right amount of residual sugar. Impressively long and tense with a stimulating finish. According to Parker, this is perhaps the most compelling Scharzhof he has tasted in the last 20 years.
FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Pick up in Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Moezel |
| Winery | Egon Müller |
| Grape | Riesling |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2045 |
| Alcohol % | 8.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 92 |
| Vinous rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Bloemig, Droog, Fris, Fruitig, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
Parker
Rating
94
Release Price
NA
Drink Date
2020 - 2040
Reviewed by
Stephan Reinhardt
Issue Date
13th Aug 2020
Source
August 2020 Week 2, The Wine Advocate
The bright colored 2019 Riesling Scharzhof displays very fine Saar typicity on the nose. This is like a spring mountain river full of Riesling rolling over crushed slate. It is highly delicate but lush and sexy, with great precision, crystalline acidity and lingering salinity, finishing with just the right amount of residual sugar. Impressively long and tensioned on the pure and stimulating finish, this is just gorgeous and possibly the most fascinating Scharzhof I have tasted in 20 years. The times of calling this is a Best Buy are long gone, but if you ant to taste the DRC of Riesling, you should definitely try it. Tasted in April 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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James Suckling
EGON MÜLLER-SCHARZHOF RIESLING MOSEL SCHARZHOF 2022
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
CountryGermany
RegionMosel
Vintage2022
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Score
92
Lively and subtle nose of ripe yellow apple, white peach and wild flowers. Juicy and elegant with a vibrant acidity that lights this up beautifully. A touch of perceptible grape sweetness at the front of the medium-bodied palate, but the long, wet stone finish is admirably dry. Spot on balance. Drink or hold.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
90
Drinking Window
2023 - 2045
From: 2022 Mosel-Saar-Ruwer: Old Vines and Steep Challenges (Oct 2023)
The 2022 Riesling Scharzhof was harvested in Saarburg, Wiltingen and Oberemmel and fermented spontaneously, half in stainless steel, half in Fuder. The nose has subtle yeast notes but comes across as very fresh, with hints of green apple and lemon and a slightly flinty flicker. The palate is exquisitely light and gently sweet. Herbal notions like yarrow and tansy join in with the lemon and the juicy, tart apple fruit. Much length with this weightlessness. (Off-dry)
- By Anne Krebiehl MW on July 2023
What can one say about Egon Müller and his legendary estate on the Scharzhofberg? He is the fourth Egon in a line of Müllers that can trace their family ownership of this estate to 1797 when forebear Jean-Jacques – or Johann Jakob – Koch purchased the estate after Napoleon secularized all church property. Until then, it was in monastic hands belonging to the Benedictine convent of St. Maria ad Martyres in Trier, founded in 700; it is unclear when the Scharzhofberg was donated to the monastery. Its name is thought to derive from the Latin _ sarcire, to clear land, and there is evidence that even until the 18th century, parts of the slope were used to grow _Lohhecken, or coppiced oak whose bark was used for tanning leather. And while the vineyard on this singular hill is no longer a monopole (Koch had several children who divided the inheritance; one of them married Felix Müller, the ancestor of the current incumbent), its fame is down to the Müller family to Egon Müller I in particular who took his Riesling international exhibitions like the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1900. Müller owns more than eight hectares of the Scharzhofberg plus further vineyards in Saarburg, Wiltingen, Oberemmel, and notably in Wiltingen’s Braune Kupp, which carries the Le Gallais label, half of this still belongs to the Le Gallais family. Still, the wines are made in Müller’s cellar, and the German authorities see the two names as one estate. These long-lived wines are always on light feet, delicate and aromatic, expressing the marginality of the Saar with great elegance. They rightly have cult status. In Egon Müller, they have a guardian unmoved by-passing fashions and prevailing opinions. In 2022, harvest started on 17 September, noted Müller, and said there was heavy rain on 2/3 October, which put the pressure on. “We had to gather speed and were finished on 7 October,” he said. “This is comparatively early, but the grapes were ripe. Since we were under much pressure towards the end, there was not enough time to select the great wines, but in the end, the quality was satisfactory. The wines are already showing well, especially compared to the 2021s at this stage. If I had to drink a bottle tonight, I would rather drink 2022 than 2021.” I tasted the 2022s during my visit, including one Auslese each from the Braune Kupp and the Scharzhofberg. “For us, Auslese always means botrytis,” Müller explained, his face turning into a smile as he remarked: “But you must be able to tell the fungi apart,” meaning that one must select scrupulously for pristine, clean botrytis.
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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.
History by Egon Müller
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.
Traditional wine making
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.
Scharzhof
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.