Trier: Guided City Walk with Wine Tasting
Explore the rich and long history of the wine-growing region of Moselle and Trier on this guided walking tour of Germany's oldest city. Enjoy an included wine-tasting ...
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2026 to 2045.
vintage6 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2022 | 2020 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Roast pike-perch Taut mineral acidity lifts the firm freshwater fish.More wines for fish →
- Mosel river trout meuniere Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.More wines for trout →
- Roast chicken Density and racy acidity match the roast bird.More wines for chicken and white meat →
How to serve Saarburger Rausch Riesling GG
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Roast pike-perch, Mosel river trout meuniere, Roast chicken. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The flagship dry Grosses Gewachs from the Saarburger Rausch: dried pear, candied lemon and orange blossom over an elegant smoky reduction and razor-sharp precision.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel
- Price
- EUR 45 to 75 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 25 from vintage
Frequently asked about Saarburger Rausch Riesling GG
What does Saarburger Rausch Riesling GG taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. The flagship dry Grosses Gewachs from the Saarburger Rausch: dried pear, candied lemon and orange blossom over an elegant smoky reduction and razor-sharp precision.
When should I drink Saarburger Rausch Riesling GG?
Drink 6 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 Saarburger Rausch Riesling GG?
Roast pike-perch is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Mosel river trout meuniere and Roast chicken. Taut mineral acidity lifts the firm freshwater fish.
What grapes are in Saarburger Rausch Riesling GG?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Mosel.
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