In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lime, white blossom
Palate: citrus, mineral, spice
Weingut Ernst Russler's dry estate Riesling: bright lime, green apple and Rauenthal Taunus phyllite minerality.
What it pairs with
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Asparagus with hollandaise
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High-acid Riesling balances the buttery sauce and lifts the herbaceous white spear. -
Pan-fried plaice
Citrus snap and slate minerality slice through brown butter on flatfish. -
Berlin currywurst
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Riesling acidity slices through curry-ketchup spice.
How to serve Rauenthaler Baiken Riesling Trocken
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Asparagus with hollandaise, Pan-fried plaice, Berlin currywurst. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Weingut Ernst Russler's everyday estate dry Riesling, drawn across the estate's holdings.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Ernst Russler
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheingau Pradikatswein
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2 to 8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Rauenthaler Baiken Riesling Trocken
What does Rauenthaler Baiken Riesling Trocken taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lime, white blossom. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Weingut Ernst Russler's dry estate Riesling: bright lime, green apple and Rauenthal Taunus phyllite minerality.
When should I drink Rauenthaler Baiken Riesling Trocken?
Drink 2 to 8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Rauenthaler Baiken Riesling Trocken?
Asparagus with hollandaise is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pan-fried plaice and Berlin currywurst. High-acid Riesling balances the buttery sauce and lifts the herbaceous white spear.
Is Rauenthaler Baiken Riesling Trocken 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 Rauenthaler Baiken Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.