Weltlinger Braune Riesling Kupp Auslese 1982 Egon Muller

Weltlinger Braune Kupp Riesling Auslese 1982

A Rare Expression of Saar Elegance and Time-Honored Craft

The Braune Kupp Riesling Auslese 1982 from Weingut Weltlinger stands as a majestic symbol of Germany’s finest sweet wine tradition. Made from late-harvested, botrytized Riesling grapes on the revered Braune Kupp vineyard in the Saar, this wine combines richness, electrifying acidity, and profound minerality, offering a singular tasting experience that has only grown more compelling with age.

A Legendary Vintage: 1982

Ideal Conditions for Noble Rot Perfection

The vintage benefited from a harmonious summer and a dry, extended autumn—ideal for the development of Botrytis cinerea. The meticulously selected botrytized berries contributed to a wine that blends extraordinary sweetness with laser-like acidity and complex aromatics.

The Terroir of Braune Kupp

Blue Slate and Saar Purity

Located at an altitude of 300–350 meters, Braune Kupp is composed of ancient blue slate soils that absorb and radiate heat, enhancing ripening in the cool Saar climate. This terroir imparts distinctive salinity, mineral freshness, and textural precision—hallmarks of the estate’s finest Auslese wines.

Tasting Notes

Refined Sweetness with Vibrant Drive

Color
Deep golden amber, radiant and luminous, with an elegant viscosity.

Nose
Dried apricots, beeswax, orange blossom, saffron, candied lemon peel, and a hint of flint and spice. Complex and captivating.

Palate
Opulent yet never cloying. The high acidity sculpts the sweetness with surgical finesse. The finish is long and saline, with layers of crystallized ginger, honeycomb, and chalk.

Food Pairings

A wine of this caliber deserves elevated pairings:

• Seared foie gras with quince compote

• Blue-veined cheeses like Stilton or Gorgonzola

• Toasted almond tart with citrus glaze

• Spicy Asian cuisine (Thai, Szechuan)

• Or served solo, as a contemplative after-dinner pour

Technical Data

Producer: Weingut Weltlinger
Wine: Braune Kupp Riesling Auslese
Vintage: 1982
Region: Saar, Mosel, Germany
Vineyard: Braune Kupp
Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
Soil Type: Devonian blue slate
Altitude: 300–350 m
Yield: Under 20 hl/ha
Harvest: Manual, selective for botrytized grapes
Vinification: Natural fermentation in large neutral oak barrels
Aging: 18 months in cask, unfiltered
Alcohol: 8% vol
Residual Sugar: 180 g/l
Total Acidity: 10 g/l
Bottle Format: 375 ml (magnums exist in small quantities)
Serving Temperature: 8–10°C
Aging Potential: Over 50 years

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