Egon Müller Scharzhof Scharzhofberger Auslese 2022

From one of the most revered names in German wine, the Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Auslese 2022 is a benchmark sweet Riesling from the legendary Scharzhofberg vineyard in the Mosel. This is a wine of remarkable intensity and finesse, combining lush fruit with rapier-like acidity in a way only a handful of estates in the world can achieve. It’s a profound, cellar-worthy white that captures both the richness of the vintage and the timeless elegance of this historic site.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, the 2022 Scharzhofberger Auslese appears bright, pale gold with youthful green highlights that promise long life ahead. The nose is initially reserved and benefits from time in the glass, gradually revealing layers of passion fruit, fresh citrus zest, and ripe stone fruit. With air, more detail emerges: grapefruit peel, white peach, a hint of marmalade, and a subtle mineral smokiness. On the palate, this Auslese is rich and concentrated yet impeccably balanced. Grapefruit-edged peach compote and peach marmalade are lifted by vibrant, citrus-driven acidity, giving a sensation that’s both mouthfilling and almost weightless. There’s a fine, almost peppery grapefruit spice that adds tension and complexity, while the sweetness is seamlessly integrated, never cloying. The finish is very long and precise, with lingering notes of grapefruit, ripe peach, and delicate floral aromatics. Still very youthful, this 2022 has excellent aging potential: expect it to develop increasing complexity—honey, dried apricot, candied citrus, and deeper mineral tones—over 15–30 years or more in a good cellar.

Production
Sourced from the famed Scharzhofberg vineyard on the steep, slate-rich slopes of the Saar, this Riesling reflects one of Germany’s most important terroirs. The cool climate, poor Devonian slate soils and excellent drainage give naturally low yields and grapes of exceptional aromatic intensity. Harvesting for Auslese is done by hand with meticulous selection, picking only optimally ripe and partially botrytized berries in multiple passes through the vineyard. In keeping with the traditional Egon Müller style, fermentation is carried out with great care—often using indigenous yeasts—and in large old wooden casks (Fuder), allowing the wine to ferment slowly and retain its purity and precision. The result is a naturally sweet Riesling where residual sugar, high acidity and the character of Scharzhofberg are held in perfect equilibrium.

Food & Serving
This Auslese is superb with refined desserts and rich, savory dishes alike. Pair it with lemon tart, stone-fruit tarts, panna cotta with citrus, or blue cheeses such as Roquefort and Stilton. It also shines alongside spicy Asian cuisine—think Thai or Vietnamese dishes with chili, ginger and lime—where its sweetness and acidity balance heat and aromatics. Serve well chilled at around 8–10°C. Decanting is not essential, but giving the wine time in the glass, or opening it 30 minutes before serving, will help the aromatics unfold, especially in its youth.

Producer
Egon Müller zu Scharzhof is one of the most prestigious and collectible Riesling producers in the world, based in Wiltingen on the Saar, a tributary of the Mosel. The estate’s crown jewel is the Scharzhofberg vineyard, long celebrated as one of Germany’s greatest sites and historically mentioned among the top vineyards of the 19th century. Over generations, the Müller family has become synonymous with Rieslings of extraordinary longevity, finesse and purity, particularly in the Prädikat levels from Kabinett to Trockenbeerenauslese. Their wines regularly achieve top auction prices and critical acclaim, cementing Egon Müller’s status as a reference point not just for the Mosel-Saar region, but for world-class sweet and off-dry Riesling globally.

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