and a distinctly saline-mineral backbone – a long mineral finish with smoky mineral notes reminiscent of light tobacco

During its five-year maturation in oak barrels

gilt aber aufgrund seiner einzigartigen Bodenstruktur und exzellenten Wasserversorgung als einer der besten Weinberge der Saar

Fein reduktiver Duft mit Feuersteinnoten

It was on a cold January day in 2021 when we tasted the partly still fermenting young wines of the 2020 vintage in Stefan Müller's cellar

Van Volxem Altenberg Riesling Großes Gewächs 2017 Doppelmagnum großes gewächs and a distinctly saline-mineral backboneVan Volxem Altenberg Riesling Groes Gewchs 2017 Double Magnum is one of those Burgundy esque Saar Riesling GGs that promise great drinking pleasure early on, but also boast considerable aging potential! The parcel with ancient, partly ungrafted Riesling vines in the southeast facing Kanzem Altenberg has been owned by the winery since 2002 and was initially extensively restored over several years. But the work paid off, because the dramatically steep