Weingut Deutschherrenhof 'Kopfchen' Riesling Beerenauslese, Mosel, Germany

Crafted from the finest hand-selected dried berries of the steep Deutschherrenköpfchen vineyard in Trier, the Weingut Deutschherrenhof 'Köpfchen' Riesling Beerenauslese, Mosel, Germany is a radiant expression of noble sweet winemaking. This 2011 dessert wine delivers stunning purity and intensity, offering a decadent but botrytis-free take on the Beerenauslese tradition. Its vibrant aromatic profile and extraordinary structure showcase the unique terroir of one of Mosel’s most historically significant vineyard sites, now lovingly restored to greatness.

Product Details:

• Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
• Alcohol: 6.5% ABV
• Quality Level: Beerenauslese
• Farming: Environmentally friendly, low yields
• Winemaker: Sebastian Oberbillig
• Owners: Albert & Sebastian Oberbillig

Sensory Description:

Aromatically captivating, this wine bursts with exotic notes of preserved apricots, golden mango, and pineapple, offering a crystalline clarity that is unusually vibrant for a Beerenauslese. On the palate, it is lush yet clean, coating the mouth with tropical fruit flavors before yielding to a bright, acidic spine that carries through a lingering, elegant finish. Despite its sweetness, it remains refreshingly nimble, thanks to its absence of botrytis and precision-focused winemaking.

Awards & Accolades:

• 91 Points – Gault Millau

Winemaker's Background:

Located in the historic city of Trier, Weingut Deutschherrenhof has been in the Oberbillig family for six generations. Since 2006, winemaker Sebastian Oberbillig has transformed the estate’s direction by reviving iconic vineyards like the steep, slate-rich Deutschherrenköpfchen. Having studied viticulture and oenology in Geisenheim and trained in top wine regions abroad, Oberbillig brings a thoughtful, terroir-driven philosophy to every bottle. His minimalist cellar approach, rooted in “controlled inactivity,” preserves the purity of the vineyard’s voice, resulting in expressive and site-specific wines that consistently earn critical acclaim.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve lightly chilled at 10°C in small dessert wine glasses to best appreciate its exotic aromatics and crisp structure. Perfect with blue cheeses, foie gras, or fruit-based desserts like tarte tatin and mango sorbet. Alternatively, enjoy it solo as a luxurious after-dinner indulgence.

A masterclass in balance and aromatic intensity, the Weingut Deutschherrenhof 'Köpfchen' Riesling Beerenauslese, Mosel, Germany is a rare, meticulously crafted wine that epitomizes the elegance and potential of Riesling from Germany’s most storied terroirs.