Trier, Moselle: Wine Tour with Cruise
Experience the Moselle on the boat. Afterwards, you will visit a winemaker in Trier with wine tasting and food. The journey to the winemaker is by vintage bus.
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2028 to 2053.
vintage10 yrs35 yrs37 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Vinous reviewed 2020 | 2018 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: exotic fruit, mineral, earthy
Palate: concentrated, botrytis, racy
A bold, mineral-earthy Auslese from the Graacher Domprobst with exotic fruit notes and legendary development potential.
What it pairs with
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Roquefort on walnut bread
Honeyed sweetness tames the salty blue funk in a classic sweet-and-salty match. -
Seared foie gras
Botrytis sweetness and cutting acidity balance the rich liver without cloying. -
Apricot and almond tart
Late-harvest stone-fruit notes mirror the dessert while acidity keeps it fresh.
How to serve Graacher Domprobst Riesling 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. Roquefort on walnut bread, Seared foie gras, Apricot and almond tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
A bold, mineral-earthy Auslese from the Graacher Domprobst with exotic fruit notes and legendary development potential.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Selbach-Oster · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Mosel Pradikatswein
- Price
- EUR 45 to 90 at retail
- Drinking window
- 10 to 35 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1661
Frequently asked about Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese
What does Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese taste like?
On the nose, exotic fruit, mineral, earthy. On the palate, concentrated, botrytis, racy. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A bold, mineral-earthy Auslese from the Graacher Domprobst with exotic fruit notes and legendary development potential.
When should I drink Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese?
Drink 10 to 35 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese?
Roquefort on walnut bread is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Seared foie gras and Apricot and almond tart. Honeyed sweetness tames the salty blue funk in a classic sweet-and-salty match.
What grapes are in Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel Pradikatswein.
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