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Le Gallais Braune Kupp Riesling Auslese 2024 - A fascinatingly concentrated, noble sweet Riesling masterpiece!
Egon Müller has been the proud owner of the Le Gallais winery since the 1950s. All wines from the renowned Wiltinger Braune Kupp vineyard are marketed under this name – with the same care and dedication in the vineyard and cellar that is also given to the legendary Scharzhofberger Rieslings. Contrary to common assumptions, Le Gallais wines are by no means second wines, but rather Egon Müller's personal interpretation of Saar Riesling from one of the region's most attractive locations. The vineyard is idyllically situated on the Wiltingen Saar bend – awarded "Most Beautiful Wine View 2012" – and owes its name to the iron-rich, rust-brown slate soil. Due to the heat-retaining influence of the nearby Saar, average temperatures here are slightly higher than at Scharzhofberg. The result: a more mature, opulent aromatic spectrum with a softer acidity. These characteristics give Le Gallais wines a charming accessibility even at a young age – in contrast to the often years-long closed growths from Scharzhofberg. The basis for this noble sweet wine consists of 100% highly selected, botrytized and dried berries – a prime example of masterful precision and craftsmanship. This required nerves, as botrytis only appeared very late in the cool and frost-battered 2024 vintage, and Mr. Müller risked the entire harvest here, only to finally be rewarded with the finest raisins at the end of October.
This wine initially requires some patience in the glass. The nose currently appears closed, almost aloof, characterized by high-grade botrytis and great concentration. But then an imposing aromatic spectrum unfolds, impressing with its power and depth: Spicy notes and a rich bouquet of dried apricots, dates, raisins, and overripe mirabelle plums meet subtly exotic accents such as mango, passion fruit, and a hint of grilled pineapple. On the palate, the wine is enormously concentrated and oily, with a silky, almost creamy texture. The opulent fruitiness is balanced by a fine, supportive acidity that gives the wine structure and freshness. In the long, complex finish, nuances of orange jelly and dried fruits emerge. A monumental sweet wine that is currently still a sleeping giant. Its true greatness will probably only fully reveal itself in many years, if not decades. But the wait will be worthwhile: This masterpiece has the potential to outlast generations.
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Ingredients: Grapes, preservative: sulfites, bottled under protective atmosphere |
| 100ml contain on average |
| Energy: 288 kj / 69 kcal |
| Carbohydrates: 1.5 g |
| of which sugars: 0.6 g |
| Contains minor amounts of fat, saturated fatty acids, protein and salt |
über: Le Gallais Braune Kupp Riesling Auslese 2024
Scharzhof
54459 Wiltingen
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We offer our Saar wines at extremely advantageous conditions. With us, you pay exactly the same price for these wines as you would directly at the winery.
Our selection of wines is primarily based on the fact that they meet our own high standards and that we would gladly choose them for ourselves. With over 50 years of experience with Saar wines, we know the wines of our region like the back of our hand. Over time, our partner wineries have established themselves as extremely reliable suppliers of top-quality wines in our range. However, we are always striving to expand our range with new discoveries that inspire us. Whether it's long-standing partnerships or exciting new discoveries - every vintage brings new opportunities and allows us to optimize our range for you.
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Shipment
Shipping within Germany costs a flat rate of €6.90 . Shipping is free for orders over €120.
The shipping costs to other European countries are different:
Luxembourg
13.90 € (per package)
Belgium, Netherlands
14.90 € (per package)
Austria, Slovenia
17.90 € (per package)
Italy
19.90 € (per package)
France, Spain
23.90 € (per package)
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By default we ship our wines with UPS. If you would like delivery by another shipping service provider or by express shipping, please ask us and we will inform you about the additional fees incurred.
We deliver to the following countries:
Germany, Belgium, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic, Italy, Spain.
Shipping to other countries is possible upon request.
By placing orders in multiples of 3 (e.g., 1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 bottles), you help us to use packaging materials and transport capacities efficiently. Our largest shipping carton holds 18 bottles. However, it is not necessary to strictly adhere to these packaging sizes. You can order any number of bottles.
You can order from us even with just a single bottle, and there is no minimum order value required.
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It is important to us that our Saar wines reach you in the best possible condition. Therefore, in midsummer and winter, we always keep an eye on the temperatures before shipping and only ship the wines when the temperatures allow it again without danger. If you still want immediate shipping (at your own risk), please write us a short note in the comment field.
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We are happy to offer our business customers abroad the option of ordering as a "Tax-free intra-community supply".
Delivery according to § 4 in conjunction with § 6a UStG. To order, simply place your order for the desired wines in the shop as usual (you will see the regular gross prices) and enter your VAT ID in the shopping cart under "Order Note" . Complete the purchase process and select "Invoice" as the payment method . After successful verification of your VAT ID, we will issue your invoice retrospectively without German VAT and send it to you along with the proof of delivery. The proof of delivery documents the receipt of the goods abroad and must be returned signed to our email address info@vinothek-der-saar.de.
Return and Refund
If you notice a corky taste, please keep the cork and contact us. After making arrangements, you can then send the cork to our address in Saarburg. We will investigate the case, inform the winery, and then replace the affected bottle for you.
Should the wine arrive damaged upon delivery, please contact us immediately. We will clarify the damage with UPS and either arrange a replacement delivery for you or issue you a credit.
If the UPS tracking stops and your delivery is lost, we will initiate an investigation to resolve the problem. Please do not hesitate to contact us in this case.
If your delivery contains the wrong wine, please contact us directly. Please let us know which wine is missing and which one was delivered instead. We will then arrange for the correct wine to be sent and discuss with you whether you would like to return the incorrect bottle or keep it, for which we will gladly make you an offer.
The clear crystals in your wine are tartrate crystals. These crystals form through the crystallization of potassium bitartrate, a natural component of wine that can form during the aging process. Tartrate crystals are completely harmless and do not affect the taste or quality of the wine. You can simply let the crystals settle and pour carefully, or remove them by decanting.
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