Melsheimer, Mosel, Germany

Reiler Mullay-Hofberg Brut Nature Spätburgunder Riesling 2016

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A very dry sparkling blend of Spätburgunder and Riesling. This 2016 wine was bottled in September 2017 and the yeast was removed in February 2025. A bottle to open when you have time to settle in and enjoy the evening.

You’ll notice the very dry style.

If you like very dry, bottle-fermented sparkling wine, start here.

Bottle-fermented, bottled in September 2017 and disgorged in February 2025.

€30.00

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Eat this with it

AT THE TABLE

Potato rösti with crème fraîche

The bubbles give the rich potato and cream a fresh lift.

SOMETHING SIMPLE

Crab on toasted sourdough

A simple savoury topping leaves room for the very dry sparkling wine.

FOR SHARING

Salted crisps and cucumber sandwiches

The bubbles suit the crisp texture and the snacks keep the focus on the wine.

Also good

Plain salted crisps are a simple way to enjoy the very dry bubbles.

Skip

Sweet strawberry jam will make the very dry finish feel austere.

Serve at

6–8 °C

The producer

Melsheimer: Riesling worth the steep climb

The Melsheimer family has worked the steep slopes around Reil for six generations. Riesling is the thread running through the estate, from still wines to sparkling bottles. Caring for these demanding Mosel sites is part of the job they take most seriously: ecological winegrowing has been recognised since 1995, followed by Demeter certification in 2013. This is a family business built around keeping its hillside vineyards alive.

Grapes / sourcing: Almost exclusively Riesling.
Farming: Biodynamic; Demeter certified since 2013.
Terroir: Steep slopes around Reil on the Mosel.
Production: Both still wines and sparkling wines.
Family: Six generations of Melsheimer winegrowers.
They talk about: Ecological care of exceptionally steep vineyard sites.