Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 5 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs25 yrs27 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

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Smoked trout
    Cool slate minerality echoes smoked freshwater fish and citrus refreshes the palate.
  • Cheese souffle
    Salty mineral length lifts the eggy soufflé while acid keeps the palate clean.

How to serve Ruppertsberger Gaisboehl Riesling GC (Monopole)

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Smoked trout, Cheese souffle. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Gaisboehl is a Ruppertsberger Burklin-Wolf monopole, classified Grand Cru in the estate's scheme and bottled biodynamically.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Dr. Burklin-Wolf · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Burklin-Wolf GC
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 60 to 100 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 25 from vintage
First vintage
1994
Biodynamic
Biodynamic Practicing
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Ruppertsberger Gaisboehl Riesling GC (Monopole)

What does Ruppertsberger Gaisboehl Riesling GC (Monopole) taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Biodynamic Grand Cru dry Riesling from the wholly-owned Gaisboehl monopole: cool slate, herbs, citrus and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Ruppertsberger Gaisboehl Riesling GC (Monopole)?

Drink 5 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Ruppertsberger Gaisboehl Riesling GC (Monopole)?

Smoked trout is the canonical pairing; Cheese souffle is the other strong match. Cool slate minerality echoes smoked freshwater fish and citrus refreshes the palate.

Is Ruppertsberger Gaisboehl Riesling GC (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 Ruppertsberger Gaisboehl Riesling GC (Monopole)?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Burklin-Wolf GC.

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