Mosel, Germany
Egon Müller
Crafting the world's most coveted Rieslings since 1797
Est. 1797
About the Estate
Egon Müller produces what are arguably the most collectible Rieslings in the world, from the Scharzhofberg vineyard in the Saar Valley. The estate philosophy is simple: quality originates 100% in the vineyard. Jean-Jacques Koch purchased the Scharzhof from the French Republic in 1797, though the Scharzhofberg itself has been cultivated since Roman times and was farmed by monks from the 8th century. In 1887, Egon Müller I married into the Tuckermann family, whose financial backing helped expand the estate. The family built global recognition through world exhibitions, most notably Paris in 1900. Egon Müller IV has run the property since 1991, keeping production deliberately small and the approach unchanged. The estate is the only German member of Primum Familiae Vini.
Grape Varieties
Riesling
Heritage & Milestones
A journey through time, celebrating the moments that defined our legacy
Estate Founded
Jean-Jacques Koch purchased the Scharzhof estate from the French Republic after the French Revolution, marking the beginning of the family legacy.
Müller Dynasty Begins
Egon Müller I married Therese Tuckermann. Her father invested 150,000 gold marks to expand the estate and build its global reputation.
Paris World Exhibition
The estate gained international recognition at the Paris World Exhibition, establishing Scharzhof as a top producer.
Le Gallais Acquisition
Egon Müller III acquired the neighboring Le Gallais estate including Wiltinger Kupp and Braune Kupp vineyards.
Fourth Generation
Egon Müller IV assumed control, upholding the family's minimalist, quality-first approach that produces record-breaking auction wines.
Estate Founded
Jean-Jacques Koch purchased the Scharzhof estate from the French Republic after the French Revolution, marking the beginning of the family legacy.
Müller Dynasty Begins
Egon Müller I married Therese Tuckermann. Her father invested 150,000 gold marks to expand the estate and build its global reputation.
Paris World Exhibition
The estate gained international recognition at the Paris World Exhibition, establishing Scharzhof as a top producer.
Le Gallais Acquisition
Egon Müller III acquired the neighboring Le Gallais estate including Wiltinger Kupp and Braune Kupp vineyards.
Fourth Generation
Egon Müller IV assumed control, upholding the family's minimalist, quality-first approach that produces record-breaking auction wines.
Vineyard Location
Mosel, Germany
Terroir
Scharzhofberg is planted on steep grey slate (schist) with superb drainage that retains warmth in the cool Saar climate. The western parcels have deeply weathered slate allowing roots to penetrate far below the surface, while quartzite deposits add flavour complexity. Some parcels still contain pre-phylloxera vines planted in the 19th century. Only Riesling is grown, exclusively at Prädikat levels from Kabinett through Trockenbeerenauslese.
Available Wines
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