Egon Muller, Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett, Mosel 2023

The 2023 Scharzhofberger Kabinett is a fabulous expression of this coolish cru where Egon Müller holds more vineyards than anybody else and is certainly in the very best spots. The regular Kabinett is dense, refined and elegant on the slate-driven and still aloof nose. Savoury and fresh on the first palate, with racy acidity, this is a tight and still young Riesling with ripe and concentrated fruit.

Due to the coolish August last year, the Kabinett has a pronounced acidity and comes like "a fist without the velvet glove," as Egon Müller describes it. The residual sugar is more palatable than in the Wiltinger Braune Kupp Kabinett at this stage, but this Scharzhofberger is developing slowly and should be cellared for at least another 6+ years.

Drink 2030 - 2060