Riesling Kallstadter Saumagen Auslese Trocken

2015 - A rare sweet offering! Riesling from the ‘grand cru’ site of Saumagen with its deep soils of loess, marl, and a high proportion of limestone. The estate owns 4ha on a south-east facing parcel with vines averaging 25 years. Natural fermentation in large old oak barrels 600 – 1200L in size with minimum 8 months on lees. 

An extremely ripe vintage (2015) and from the Saumagen vineyard there was a much higher % of residually sweet wines, and it started with Auslese level (no Saumagen Kabinett or Spätlese) 

2017 - Riesling from the ‘grand cru’ site of Saumagen with its deep soils of loess, marl, and a high proportion of limestone. The estate owns 4ha on a south-east facing parcel with vines averaging 25 years. Natural fermentation in large old oak barrels 600 – 1200L in size with minimum 8 months on lees. The name, Saumagen, is in reference to the shape of the vineyard and is also a specialty sausage dish in the area.

2019 - Riesling from the ‘grand cru’ site of Saumagen with its deep soils of loess, marl, and a high proportion of limestone. The estate owns 4ha on a south-east facing parcel with vines averaging 25 years. Natural fermentation in large old oak barrels 600 – 1200L in size with 10 months on lees and a further 13 months in bottle before release.

Tasting Note: 2015 - Aromas of peach, banana, mango, and quince with mint, white flower, honey, and spice on the nose. Sweet, lush, and rich on the palate with a beautiful concentration of juicy stone fruit, creamy texture, good acidity, hints of spice and honey on a long finish.

2017 - Aromas of peach, apricot, ripe apple, and pineapple with hints of honey, fresh herb, and saline on the nose. Full, rich with great power & complexity on the palate, a tropical and orchard fruit core, vibrant acidity, rounded texture, and saline on a very long finish. Dry.

2019 - Aromas of lime cordial, peach, and pear with crushed stone, almond paste, and camomile on the nose. Rich and full on the palate with a beautifully rounded texture, juicy citrus and orchard fruit, mouth-watering acidity, and long length on a very mineral finish. Dry.

Producer: Koehler-Ruprecht

Region: Kallstadt, Pfalz

Case Format: 6 x 750ml

Type: White

Blend: Riesling

Vintage: 2015, 2017, 2019

BC SKU: +253928 (2017, 6 x 750ml), +444673 (2017, 6 x 750ml), +444667 (2029, 6 x 750ml)

Available in: BC, ON