Parker about Saarburg Auf der Rausch Riesling Großes Gewächs 2018
From old, ungrafted vines in a particular plot within the greater Saarburger Rausch and aged on the lees for 15 months, the 2018 Auf der Rausch GG opens with a complex, refined, spicy and intense bouquet with flinty notes and ripe but precise fruit aromas. Full-bodied with no more than 11% alcohol (in 2018!), this is a lean, rich, refined and juicy Rausch with a crystalline, refined structure and persistent salinity and grip on the intense and promising finish. This is a serious and very distinctive Riesling and an impressive new entry to the portfolio from Hanno and Dorothee Zilliken. Tasted from AP 15-20 in April 2020. To be released in September this year.
Description
Land | Germany |
Region | Moselle |
Rebsorten | Riesling 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 11.00% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | White |
Inverkehrbringer | Weingut Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken, Heckingstrasse 20, 54439 Saarburg, Germany |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Do not decant 8-10°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2023 - 2040 |
Parker Punkte | 93 |
Jahrgang | 2018 |
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Saarburg Auf der Rausch Riesling Großes Gewächs 2018

Weingut Zilliken is a renowned winery in Germany's Saar region, known for its exceptional Riesling wines. It enjoys a first-class reputation for its high-quality wines that reflect the region's terroir.
One of their notable wines is the Saarburg Auf der Rausch Riesling Großes Gewächs 2018. "Großes Gewächs" is a designation used in Germany for top-quality wines that come from outstanding vineyard sites and meet strict quality standards.
The 2018 vintage of Saarburg Auf der Rausch Riesling Großes Gewächs demonstrates the winery's commitment to excellence. It presents itself with a pale, brilliant yellow color in the glass. On the nose, the wine unfolds a complex bouquet of aromas, including citrus fruits, green apple, peach, and subtle mineral notes.
On the palate, the Saarburg Auf der Rausch Riesling Großes Gewächs 2018 is dry and characterized by a refreshing acidity that lends the wine vitality. The fruit aromas are well balanced and accompanied by a fine minerality. The wine has good fullness and an impressively long finish.
This Riesling is an elegant and complex wine that can be enjoyed young, but also has the potential to age. It pairs well with a variety of dishes, such as seafood, fish dishes, or aged cheeses.