Melsheimer, Mosel, Germany

Reiler Mullay-Hofberg Lentum Riesling Trocken 2018

Grapefruit
Honey
Almond

Grapefruit, a scent of honey and a hint of almond, wrapped in a creamy feel. Seventy months of fermentation have given this dry Riesling time to develop, while the citrus still brings freshness. A glass for an evening with nowhere else to be.

You’ll notice a creamy feel, even though the wine tastes dry.

If you like mature dry whites with creamy texture and citrus, start here.

Fermented for 70 months and bottled in September 2024.

€30.00

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Eat this with it

AT THE TABLE

Pork with apple and sage

Fresh citrus cuts through the richness while the mature aromas suit the roast.

SOMETHING SIMPLE

Trout with almonds

The almond note follows the topping and freshness balances the butter.

FOR SHARING

Mushroom and leek risotto

The fresh citrus edge brings lift to the creamy rice and soft leeks.

Also good

Try roast parsnips with almonds; the nutty note joins the topping while citrus keeps it fresh.

Skip

A sugary honey cake would hide the dry citrus finish, despite the wine’s honey scent.

Serve at

8–10 °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.