Max Kilburg Riesling Ohligsberg Grand Cru Kabinett 2024
The Land:
Ohligsberg is one of the Mosel’s hidden gems, a steep, south-facing Grand Cru vineyard in the village of Wintrich. The site’s weathered blue and gray slate soils retain heat and provide exceptional drainage, creating the perfect conditions for Riesling to develop both power and precision. With its combination of old vines, warm exposure, and cooling river influence, Ohligsberg produces wines of striking minerality, depth, and age-worthy structure.
The Wine:
This dry Riesling is a study in balance—intense yet refined, with layers of citrus, white peach, and crushed slate minerality. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and aging in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak preserve the wine’s purity while adding subtle texture. The high natural acidity and saline finish give it remarkable tension and length, making it both compelling young and built for the cellar.
The People:
Max Kilburg is one of the Mosel’s rising stars, the 11th generation of his family to tend these vineyards. With a philosophy rooted in low-intervention winemaking and organic farming, he focuses on showcasing the purity and precision of each site. His wines combine the elegance of classic Mosel Riesling with a modern edge—laser-focused, mineral-driven, and deeply expressive of their terroir.
Description
The Land:
Ohligsberg is one of the Mosel’s hidden gems, a steep, south-facing Grand Cru vineyard in the village of Wintrich. The site’s weathered blue and gray slate soils retain heat and provide exceptional drainage, creating the perfect conditions for Riesling to develop both power and precision. With its combination of old vines, warm exposure, and cooling river influence, Ohligsberg produces wines of striking minerality, depth, and age-worthy structure.
The Wine:
This dry Riesling is a study in balance—intense yet refined, with layers of citrus, white peach, and crushed slate minerality. Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts and aging in a mix of stainless steel and neutral oak preserve the wine’s purity while adding subtle texture. The high natural acidity and saline finish give it remarkable tension and length, making it both compelling young and built for the cellar.
The People:
Max Kilburg is one of the Mosel’s rising stars, the 11th generation of his family to tend these vineyards. With a philosophy rooted in low-intervention winemaking and organic farming, he focuses on showcasing the purity and precision of each site. His wines combine the elegance of classic Mosel Riesling with a modern edge—laser-focused, mineral-driven, and deeply expressive of their terroir.
