Egon Muller 'Le Gallais' Wiltinger Braune Kupp Riesling Kabinett, Mosel, Germany

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