Tasting Notes
Max Ferdinand Richter's Brauneberger Juffer Kabinett Riesling is a classic expression of fine Mosel Riesling, renowned for its delicate elegance and pronounced minerality. This wine comes from the esteemed Juffer vineyard, a steep, south-facing slope with a high proportion of stony, blue-gray Devonian slate soils rich in iron minerals, which gives the hill a brownish color (hence the name Brauneberg) and imparts a distinct spicy and mineral quality to the wine. The grapes are sourced from old vines, often 40-50 years old, which naturally concentrate the flavors. - Chris L
Weingut Max Ferdinand Richter is a legendary, historic, family-owned winery located in the heart of the Middle Mosel valley in Mülheim, Germany. With a winemaking history that dates back to the family's first vineyard purchase in 1643 and official winery registration in 1680, the estate has been passed down through nine generations, currently managed by Dr. Dirk Richter and his son Constantin. The domaine is a global benchmark for Riesling excellence, renowned for producing wines that showcase remarkable class, refinement, and a signature balance of vibrant raciness, fruitiness, and complex mineral notes.
The Richters are guided by the belief that great wine comes from the vineyard, not the cellar. They own approximately 20 hectares of prized, steep-sloping vineyards across several top Mosel sites, including the famous Brauneberger Juffer and Juffer-Sonnenuhr, Wehlener Sonnenuhr, Graacher Dompropst and Himmelreich, and the monopole sites Mülheimer Helenenkloster and Veldenzer Elisenberg. The defining characteristic of these sites is the steep gradient and the grey Devonian slate soils, with varying compositions of iron (Brauneberg) or quartz (Veldenz) that deeply influence the character and flavor of the individual wines. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, employing all-natural fertilizers and fastidious handwork to manage the challenging terraces.
| Product Type | Wine White Riesling |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Mosel |
| Sub Region | Piesporter |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |