When the Saar speaks, it whispers in Riesling, and the 2023 Egon Müller 'Le Gallais' Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany, sings with crystalline purity. From a revered monopole vineyard and under the watchful hand of a master, this Kabinett defies category: airy but intense, featherlight yet profound. It’s not just a wine, it’s Saar slate translated into sound, structure, and soul.

Product Details:

• Estate: Le Gallais
• Winemaker & Owner: Egon Müller IV
• Wine: Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Kabinett
• Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
• Alcohol: 9% ABV
• Vineyard: Wiltinger Braune Kupp (monopole)
• Soils: Deep, brown slate with excellent drainage and heat retention
• Vine Age: Planted in the late 1800s; partially renewed in 1994 and 2015
• Fermentation: Spontaneous, in traditional large oak casks
• Aging: On fine lees before bottling
• Closure: Cork

Sensory Description:

This Kabinett opens with crystalline precision and a lifted, cool-toned bouquet of apricot, red gooseberry, and a fine dusting of crushed slate. On the palate, it is remarkably light and elegant, offering a tension-filled interplay of ripeness and acidity. Though classified as barely off-dry, its profile leans toward near-dry, with vibrant juiciness and a lingering finish that echoes with stony minerality, subtle spice, and surprising power without sacrificing delicacy.

Awards & Accolades:

• 96 points – Wine Advocate (Stephan Reinhardt)
• 96 points – Robert Parker
• 95 points – James Suckling (Stuart Pigott)

Winemaker's Background:

Weingut Egon Müller, founded in the late 18th century, is a benchmark for Riesling excellence. Based in Wiltingen on the Saar River, the estate remains family-run, with Egon Müller IV now at the helm as winemaker. A Geisenheim-trained oenologist and sixth-generation steward, Müller applies a traditional, low-intervention philosophy across his holdings, including the Le Gallais estate. Acquired in 1954, Le Gallais is home to the monopole Braune Kupp vineyard, where Müller cultivates 4 hectares of vines that yield wines with expressive charm and crystalline structure.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve chilled at 46–50°F in a white wine glass to concentrate its aromatics. This Riesling’s brisk acidity and gentle sweetness make it highly versatile, perfect alongside Thai green curry, Vietnamese summer rolls, smoked trout, shellfish, or a goat cheese salad. It also pairs well with stone fruit desserts or simply as an aperitif.

The 2023 Egon Müller 'Le Gallais' Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany, is a stunning expression of both place and pedigree. Bright yet powerful, this wine promises decades of graceful