Discover the Rausch Riesling Kabinett – Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken
The Zilliken Rausch Riesling Kabinett 2023 is a sweet Riesling from the VDP. Große Lage (Grand Cru) vineyard Saarburger Rausch. This delicately fruity, juicy and invigorating Saar-Riesling from Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken, from the excellent 2023 vintage for Kabinett Rieslings, is characterized by a lively interplay between fruit and acidity. Delicate aromas of tropical and local fruits, white peach and ripe Williams pear meet grapefruit, mango and apricot and are underpinned by an elegant layer of slate smoke. Juicy on the palate, with lively acidity and hints of discrete herbaceousness. But do not be fooled, the full power of the Rausch vineyard shows itself in the quiet fullness, deep minerality, and persistent nature of this single-vineyard Riesling.
Zilliken Rausch Kabinett 2023 – a wine and its values
- 8.0% Alcohol
- 58 g/l Residual Sugar
- 6.6 g/l Acidity
With a moderate alcohol content of 8.0%, it is an ideal accompaniment to light dishes with chicken or fish, to sushi or scallops, or to spicy Asian cuisine. Even if it is delightful when young, it only shows its full potential after 5-10 years of bottle aging. Try it out, we also have aged Rieslings from Weingut Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken in stock.
By the way, our cellar is cooled in summer and heated in winter by a geothermal heat pump, powered by a photovoltaic system, so that the wine can mature optimally.
The Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Rausch Riesling Kabinett 2011 was awarded 92 points by Gault Millau and the 2017 vintage 93 points, each being named the best Kabinett of the year!
2023 – the vintage in the Saar region
The mild spring woke the vines from their winter slumber early. The dry weather conditions provided ideal prerequisites for a smooth flowering. In July and August, the long-awaited rains provided the necessary water supply for the vines, allowing them to thrive vigorously. We began the selective hand harvest as early as September 25, 2023 – unusually early.
Thanks to this elaborate manual work, only the best grapes from our steep slopes reached the press house for pressing. The weather also cooperated during the harvest: cool nights and moderate daytime temperatures ensured that the grapes could retain their fresh acidity.
We were able to complete the harvest on October 18 – just in time before the persistent rain set in.