2021 Egon Müller Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Auslese

The 2021 Egon Müller Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Auslese is an extraordinary noble sweet Riesling from one of Germany’s most revered wine families. Produced under the Le Gallais label by Weingut Egon Müller, this wine originates from the historic Wiltinger Braune Kupp vineyard in the Saar Valley. While often overshadowed by the legendary Scharzhofberger, Braune Kupp consistently produces Rieslings of exceptional finesse, purity and longevity. The outstanding 2021 vintage, one of the greatest cool-climate vintages in recent memory, has yielded an Auslese of remarkable precision, crystalline fruit and electrifying balance. Made from carefully selected botrytised fruit, it beautifully combines noble sweetness with Saar’s hallmark slate-driven acidity.

The nose is breathtakingly aromatic and exquisitely refined, revealing aromas of white peach, ripe pear and apricot layered with bergamot, pineapple and star fruit. As the wine opens, notes of ginger, apricot blossom and delicate white flowers emerge, complemented by hints of citrus zest, wet slate and subtle herbal complexity. The bouquet is remarkably pure and ethereal, displaying extraordinary intensity while remaining graceful and transparent. The aromatic profile is unmistakably Saar, where vibrant fruit is intertwined with profound mineral freshness.

On the palate, it is medium-bodied with luxurious sweetness perfectly balanced by vibrant natural acidity. Layers of white peach, apricot, tropical fruits and ripe orchard fruits unfold effortlessly across the palate, supported by a striking slate-driven mineral backbone. Despite its richness, the wine feels almost weightless, with crystalline acidity carrying the fruit through an extraordinarily long and elegant finish. Notes of candied citrus, honey, ginger and saline minerality linger for minutes, creating a wine of remarkable precision and harmony. The style is graceful rather than opulent, showcasing the extraordinary finesse that has made Egon Müller one of the world's most admired Riesling producers.

Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is one of the finest sweet Rieslings available and a remarkable opportunity to experience Egon Müller’s style at a level just below the iconic Scharzhofberger wines. Compared to the Wiltinger Braune Kupp Kabinett, the Auslese offers significantly greater concentration, richness and complexity while preserving the vibrant acidity and slate-driven precision that define the Saar. It is an exceptional collector’s wine that will evolve effortlessly for decades, developing extraordinary layers of honey, dried citrus, spice and mineral complexity. Drink from 2028 onwards for greater complexity, or cellar confidently through to 2060 and beyond. Perfect with foie gras, Roquefort, aged Comté, blue cheeses, fruit tarts, tarte tatin, spicy Asian cuisine or simply enjoyed on its own as one of the world's finest noble sweet Rieslings.