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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Poached pear with vanilla Concentrated sweetness matches the fruit while acidity keeps the pairing clean.More wines for fruit tarts →
- Roquefort Intense sweetness balances the salt of the blue cheese.More wines for blue cheese →
- Apple tarte tatin Caramelised fruit echoes the wine's botrytis richness.More wines for fruit tarts →
How to serve Egon Muller Riesling Beerenauslese
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly; no decanting is needed for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Serve at 8-10°C. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder mutes the aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass.
- Pair with the food. Poached pear with vanilla, Roquefort, Apple tarte tatin. Match the wine's weight to the dish.
History
Beerenauslese from the Scharzhof, made in selected vintages. The estate says Egon Muller III first pressed Beerenauslesen and Trockenbeerenauslesen at the Scharzhof in 1959, and that the tradition grew with each good vintage despite the risk of losing a whole crop.
- 1959Egon Muller III first presses Beerenauslese and Trockenbeerenauslese at the Scharzhof
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Egon Muller - Scharzhof · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Pradikatswein Beerenauslese, Mosel (Saar)
Frequently asked about Egon Muller Riesling Beerenauslese
What does Egon Muller Riesling Beerenauslese taste like?
The estate says selection for Beerenauslese goes down to individual berries, giving more concentrated flavour, with enough acidity for a long, elegant, almost ethereal finish.
What food pairs with Egon Muller Riesling Beerenauslese?
Poached pear with vanilla is the first match: concentrated sweetness matches the fruit while acidity keeps the pairing clean. Also try Roquefort and Apple tarte tatin.
What grapes are in Egon Muller Riesling Beerenauslese?
The producer lists Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Pradikatswein Beerenauslese, Mosel (Saar).
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