Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: yellow apple, lime, white spice

Palate: citrus, mineral, wet stone

Ress's dry Schloss Reichartshausen monopole Riesling: bright yellow apple, lime and chalky-loess minerality from the wholly-owned Hattenheim parcel.

What it pairs with

  • Pan-fried zander
    Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish.
  • Roast pork with caraway
    Yellow fruit matches herb-rubbed pork.
  • Wiener schnitzel
    High-acid Riesling cuts the breaded veal richness.

How to serve Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling (Monopole)

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Pan-fried zander, Roast pork with caraway, Wiener schnitzel. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Schloss Reichartshausen is Ress's wholly-owned single-vineyard monopole adjacent to the Wisselbrunnen; the estate also runs a wine bar and gallery there.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Balthasar Ress · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Rheingau Pradikatswein
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 30 to 45 at retail
Drinking window
4 to 15 from vintage
First vintage
1980

Frequently asked about Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling (Monopole)

What does Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling (Monopole) taste like?

On the nose, yellow apple, lime, white spice. On the palate, citrus, mineral, wet stone. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Ress's dry Schloss Reichartshausen monopole Riesling: bright yellow apple, lime and chalky-loess minerality from the wholly-owned Hattenheim parcel.

When should I drink Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling (Monopole)?

Drink 4 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling (Monopole)?

Pan-fried zander is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork with caraway and Wiener schnitzel. Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish.

Is Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling (Monopole) vegan?

No: the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.

What grapes are in Schloss Reichartshausen Riesling (Monopole)?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.

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