Egon Müller
Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett Versteigerung Nr7
Mosel, Germany
Blinded, KP was quick to identify this as a Saar Kabi. It didn’t take long for him to figure out the producer and subsequently vineyard - that’s just strong terroir talking. My German wasn’t quick enough to pick up the guess on vintage but it was definitely a cool vintage to me. And then the reveal - damn, an 04’ Egon Kabi Auction. Danke, MJ! Looked so much younger than it was, which is once more a testament to MJ’s superb cellar.
I loved the wine. Huge presence and intensity, yet maintains its finesse with powerful acidity, palpable minerality (like sucking on himalaya salt candy for those in the know) and a green tinge. Flavours of citrus, cassis, peaches, white flowers, mint, herbs, salt/slate, and a touch of cream. Very classic Egon Kabi really, and perhaps with a little more precision and tension courtesy of the vintage. The long finish was almost ethereal to me. So different head-to-head with the Leflaive, but both wines I’d like to drink more of again.
Blinded, KP was quick to identify this as a Saar Kabi. It didn’t take long for him to figure out the producer and subsequently vineyard - that’s just strong terroir talking. My German wasn’t quick enough to pick up the guess on vintage but it was definitely a cool vintage to me. And then the reveal - damn, an 04’ Egon Kabi Auction. Danke, MJ! Looked so much younger than it was, which is once more a testament to MJ’s superb cellar.
I loved the wine. Huge presence and intensity, yet maintains its finesse with powerful acidity, palpable minerality (like sucking on himalaya salt candy for those in the know) and a green tinge. Flavours of citrus, cassis, peaches, white flowers, mint, herbs, salt/slate, and a touch of cream. Very classic Egon Kabi really, and perhaps with a little more precision and tension courtesy of the vintage. The long finish was almost ethereal to me. So different head-to-head with the Leflaive, but both wines I’d like to drink more of again.
The essence of balanced elegant sweetness! ❤️
The essence of balanced elegant sweetness! ❤️
Dec 26th, 2018