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Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityracy
Sweetnessmedium sweet

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedRacy acidityMedium Sweet

What it pairs with

How to serve Le Gallais Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Spatlese

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly; no decanting is needed for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Serve at 8-10°C. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder mutes the aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium white-wine glass.
  4. Pair with the food. Seared scallops with ginger, Roast pork with apricot, Washed-rind cheese. Match the wine's weight to the dish.

History

Spatlese from the Wiltinger Braune Kupp. The estate harvests its Spatlese later than neighbours, picking emphatically ripe or overripe grapes with daily sorting. It calls Braune Kupp one of the warmest sites on the Saar and the resulting wines rather full-bodied and spicy-exotic.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Egon Muller - Scharzhof · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling (100%)
Classification
Pradikatswein Spatlese, Wiltinger Braune Kupp (Saar, Mosel)

Frequently asked about Le Gallais Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Spatlese

What does Le Gallais Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Spatlese taste like?

The estate describes Braune Kupp Spatlese as rather full-bodied and spicy-exotic, from one of the warmest sites on the Saar, with a complexity that builds with age.

What food pairs with Le Gallais Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Spatlese?

Seared scallops with ginger is the first match: spicy-exotic fruit and gentle sweetness echo ginger and the sweetness of the scallop. Also try Roast pork with apricot and Washed-rind cheese.

What grapes are in Le Gallais Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Spatlese?

The producer lists Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Pradikatswein Spatlese, Wiltinger Braune Kupp (Saar, Mosel).

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