Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Latest scored vintage 2020: best 2026 to 2045.
vintage6 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

CriticVintageScore
Wine Advocate reviewed 2022202093/100

Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.

In the glass

Full-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast pike-perch
    Taut mineral acidity lifts the firm freshwater fish.
  • Mosel river trout meuniere
    Bright slate-driven acidity and citrus mirror the brown-butter and lemon of the local fish.
  • Roast chicken
    Density and racy acidity match the roast bird.

How to serve Saarburger Rausch Riesling GG

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. 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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