At a glance

Producer

Müller-Catoir

Region

Pfalz, Germany

Grape variety

Riesling

Wine type

White

Body

Medium-bodied and Fruity

Sweetness

Dry

Typical price

$65-$90 USD

Tasting profile

Lime blossom, fresh grapefruit, white peach, crushed stone, hints of fresh herbs, saline minerality.

Evolution: Aromas will broaden to include honey, ginger, petrol, and wax with 5-10 years. Palate develops textural depth, but retains vibrant finish.

At peak: Complex bouquet of ripe citrus, stone fruit, honeycomb, and a distinctive wet rock/mineral character. Powerful, precise, and long-lived.

Structure

Acidity

High and racy

Tannins

None

Alcohol

12.5% (typical, subject to final bottling)

Aging potential

Excellent; 20+ years for top vintages from this site

Drinking window

Peak drinking

2034 to 2060

Optimal window

2031 to 2063

Current status

Ready to drink

Current condition

Structured and vibrant, very youthful, showing primary fruit and high acidity. Needs 3-4 years to integrate.

Grosses Gewächs (GG) from Im Breumel is one of Germany's top dry Rieslings, renowned for long aging capacity. High acidity, dry extract, and concentration enable graceful evolution over two decades or more—2023 is a promising vintage for longevity and purity.

Food pairing

Perfect with poached turbot, sushi, sashimi, fresh crab, soft cheeses (e.g., Brillat-Savarin), pork schnitzel, Thai green curry, or classic German fare like sauerbraten.

Serving

Serving temperature

10-12°C / 50-54°F

Decant

Yes (30-60 minutes) — Helps to open young aromatics and reduce the tight, mineral edge of early-release GG Riesling.

Sustainability

Sustainability score: 8/10

Müller-Catoir has been certified organic since 2009, using no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, maintaining permanent cover crops, and focusing on biodiversity. Limited machinery use to minimize soil compaction. Hand harvesting. Water conservation observed in winery operations. Weight-optimized bottles and recyclable packaging.

Müller-Catoir ranks among Germany’s most environmentally-conscious producers. Organic certification, biodiversity efforts, and careful resource management contribute to a strong sustainability profile. No plastic/foil capsules, and an educational focus on sustainable viticulture. Lower score than maximum due to absence of full biodynamic or carbon-neutral certification, and use of heavy traditional bottles for GG wines.