2021 Muller-Catoir Bürgergarten Erste Lage Riesling

A profound and classically structured Pfalz Riesling from one of Germany's most celebrated and historic estates — pure and mineral-driven, with lime zest intensity, white peach and the extraordinary tension, depth and age-worthiness that defines Erste Lage Riesling from Müller-Catoir's most celebrated vineyard sites.

Bürgergarten Erste Lage — First Growth Pfalz Riesling from one of Germany's most revered producers. Now entering a beautiful drinking window.

95 Points – JamesSuckling.com

Pfalz, Germany

$85 a bottle
Erste Lage • First Growth • Bürgergarten • Müller-Catoir • Pfalz Riesling

"A profound and classically structured Pfalz Riesling — pure and mineral-driven, with lime zest intensity, white peach and the extraordinary tension, depth and age-worthiness that defines Erste Lage Riesling from one of Germany's most celebrated and historic estates."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale straw with green highlights — bright, luminous and pristine.

Aroma:
Pure and complex with:

• lime zest and lemon curd
• white peach and apricot
• jasmine florals and subtle blossom
• fine mineral, slate and the distinctive terroir character of the Bürgergarten vineyard

Classic Pfalz Riesling with Müller-Catoir's signature precision and depth — pure, mineral-driven and deeply compelling, with the lime zest intensity and vineyard-specific complexity that defines great Erste Lage Riesling.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with vibrant, mouthwatering acidity and extraordinary length.
Expect layers of:

• lime zest, lemon curd and white peach
• apricot and stone fruit
• fine mineral, slate and vineyard-specific terroir complexity
• jasmine and subtle floral lift
• vibrant, mouthwatering acidity driving extraordinary length and multi-decade aging potential

The wine delivers citrus purity with mineral depth, combining the Bürgergarten vineyard's extraordinary terroir with Müller-Catoir's celebrated precision winemaking and Riesling's extraordinary natural acidity — a wine of genuine First Growth quality and age-worthiness.

Finish:
Extraordinarily long and precise with lingering lime zest, white peach, fine mineral and mouthwatering acidity.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – JamesSuckling.com

About Müller-Catoir Bürgergarten Erste Lage

Müller-Catoir is one of the Pfalz's most celebrated and historic estates — a benchmark producer of German Riesling with a winemaking heritage spanning centuries. The Bürgergarten is classified as Erste Lage — First Growth — under the VDP classification system, the German equivalent of Premier Cru Burgundy. It represents the pinnacle of Pfalz Riesling terroir: a vineyard of extraordinary mineral complexity, depth and age-worthiness that consistently produces wines of world-class quality. The 2021 vintage is now entering a beautiful drinking window, with the developing complexity and mineral depth that defines great aged Riesling.

It represents:

• Erste Lage (First Growth) Pfalz Riesling from one of Germany's most celebrated and historic estates
• the pinnacle of Müller-Catoir's vineyard hierarchy — world-class Riesling of extraordinary terroir expression
• outstanding value for a 95-point, age-worthy German First Growth Riesling

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2021
• Variety: Riesling
• Classification: Erste Lage (VDP First Growth)
• Region: Pfalz, Germany
• Producer: Müller-Catoir
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2040

Food Pairings

• Kingfish sashimi
• Thai green curry
• Pork schnitzel
• Fresh oysters
• Goat's cheese
• Spicy dumplings

Why We Love It

This is profound, classically structured Erste Lage Pfalz Riesling from one of Germany's most celebrated and historic estates.
At $85, it delivers 95-point First Growth quality and a Riesling experience that rivals the finest expressions from the Mosel, Rheingau and beyond.

An essential acquisition for collectors and lovers of benchmark, age-worthy German Riesling.