The story began in Germany in 1797, in the Mosel Saar Ruwer region close to the Luxembourg frontier, when Jean-Jacques Koch bought the Scharzhof farm from the French government. He built what is still the domaine's cellar to this day. The vines from the Scharzhofberg vineyard had already grown, but they belonged to a monastery at the time. When the adjoining land was occupied by French Revolutionary troops, the church was stripped of its estates. Jean-Jacques Koch was able to reclaim the vineyard and the domaine was born. When he died, his daughter Elisabeth, wife of Felix Müller, inherited the land. Several purchases and inheritances meant that the couple was able to double the size of their domaine in the 1850s. Their son Egon Müller Ist inherited the domaine. His ambition was to establish its credentials. He therefore took part in the Universal Exhibition in Paris in 1900. One generation followed another right down to Egon Müller IV, son of Egon Müller III, and the current owner of the domaine. Today, the Egon Müller domaine is one of the most highly reputed in Germany and a truly iconic Saar vineyard, whose wines change hands for colossal sums. This family vineyard located in Wiltingen comprises eight and a half hectares on the schist soils of the Scharzhofberg hill, with a due south exposition and very steep slopes at an altitude ranging from 200 to 300 metres above sea level. The vineyard is planted exclusively with Riesling grapes, with a few very old non-grafted vines.

Located in the Saar Valley sub-region of the Moselle, the Riesling vines grow on the grey schist hillsides and enjoy the perfect southern orientation. Each parcel is meticulously cared for, allowing the terroir to reveal its full personality. At harvest time, the grapes are picked entirely by hand once they’ve developed noble rot. The grapes go through spontaneous fermentation using indigenous yeasts. Finally, the wine is carefully aged in steel tanks before being bottled.
The golden colour unveils an explosive nose enhanced by aromas of honey and exotic fruits, as well as hints of ginger and grapefruit. On the palate, a beautiful balance is created between gourmet notes of exotic fruits and a wonderful minerality leading to a long and flavourful finish. This cuvée can be stored for several years to develop a majestic range of aromas.