In the glass
What it pairs with
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Apricot tart
The wine's apricot core lines up directly with the stone-fruit pastry. -
Roquefort with walnuts
Honeyed richness wraps salty blue cheese while acidity keeps the palate refreshed.
How to serve Mussbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Auslese
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-12°C. Cellar temperature (8-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a small dessert-wine glass (3-5oz pour) — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Apricot tart, Roquefort with walnuts. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Rieslaner (Sylvaner x Riesling) is a Pfalz speciality; Muller-Catoir is widely regarded as the variety's leading ambassador for sweet Pradikat wines from the Mussbacher Eselshaut and Haardter Burgergarten.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Muller-Catoir
- Grapes
- Rieslaner
- Classification
- VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz
- ABV
- 8.5%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 90 at retail per 500ml
- Drinking window
- 8 to 50 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1980
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Mussbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Auslese
What does Mussbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Auslese taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Muller-Catoir's late-harvest Rieslaner Auslese from the Mussbacher Eselshaut: candied apricot, honey, racy slate acidity and a profoundly long close.
When should I drink Mussbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Auslese?
Drink 8 to 50 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Mussbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Auslese?
Apricot tart is the canonical pairing; Roquefort with walnuts is the other strong match. The wine's apricot core lines up directly with the stone-fruit pastry.
Is Mussbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Auslese 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 Mussbacher Eselshaut Rieslaner Auslese?
The blend is Rieslaner. The wine is classified as VDP.Grosse Lage Pfalz.