Schloss Saarstein

Saarstein Pinot Blanc 2021

  • Growing Region Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety Riesling
  • Art.No. SA13-21
  • Package 0,75 l
  • Award

    86 p. Wine Enthusiast

Winerie

Schloss Saarstein is located on a steep slope hill of grey slate, surrounded by the 11 hectares vineyard sites, overlooking the Saar River. The estate owner Christian Ebert takes care of cellar and vineyard all by himself. His wines take profit from the cool microclimate on the Saar and sustainable farming methods.


Vintage report

A very late budding was followed by a wet spring with late flowering. In summer, warm phases alternated with continuous rain. It was difficult to meet plant protection deadlines. In many places there were failures due to Peronospora. The harvest of Pinot Blanc began two weeks later than usual, with healthy grapes and must weights within the norm.  The Riesling harvest also did not begin until October 13 and extended until November 5.  The weather during the harvest was dry, and the grapes were healthy until the end. Must weights did not reach the level of 2019 or 2020 and acids were slightly higher than usual. All in all, however, it’s very satisfactory vintage that has brought typical, fresh, elegant wines.
 


Terroir

Serriger Schloss Saarsteiner vineyard, blue slate soil, exposure: 70% south / 30% southwest facing steep slope.

vinification

Whole grape pressing and then immediate fermentation in stainless steel

Riesling 2022

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA1-22

Saarstein Pinot Blanc 2022

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA13-22

Saarstein Riesling QbA 2022

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA9-22

Schloss Saarstein Riesling Alte Reben 2022

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA19-22

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Kabinett 2022

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA2-22

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Spätlese 2022

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA3-22

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Auslese 2022

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA5-22

Riesling 2021

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA1-21

Saarstein Pinot Blanc 2021

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA13-21

Saarstein Riesling QbA 2021

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA9-21

Schloss Saarstein Riesling Alte Reben 2021

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA19-21

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Kabinett 2021

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA2-21

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Spätlese 2021

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA3-21

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Auslese 2021

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA5-21

Riesling 2020

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA1-2020

Saarstein Pinot Blanc 2020

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA13-20

Saarstein Riesling QbA (estate bottled) 2020

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA9-20

Schloss Saarstein Riesling Alte Reben 2020

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA19-20

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Kabinett 2020

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA2-20

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Spätlese 2020

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA3-20

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Auslese 2020

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA5-20

Saarstein Pinot Blanc 2019

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Pinot Blanc
  • Art.No.
    SA13-19

Saarstein Riesling QbA (estate bottled) 2019

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA9-19

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Kabinett 2019

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA2-19

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Spätlese 2019

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA3-19

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Auslese 2019

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA5-19

Saarstein Pinot Blanc 2018

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Pinot Blanc
  • Art.No.
    SA13-18

Saarstein Riesling QbA (estate bottled) 2018

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA9-18

Schloss Saarstein Riesling Alte Reben 2018

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA19-18

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Kabinett 2018

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA2-18

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Spätlese 2018

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA3-18

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Auslese 2018

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA5-18

Saarstein Pinot Blanc 2017

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Pinot Blanc
  • Art.No.
    SA13-17

Saarstein Riesling QbA (estate bottled) 2017

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA9-17

Schloss Saarstein Riesling Alte Reben 2017

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA19-17

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Kabinett 2017

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA2-17

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Spätlese 2017

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA3-17

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Auslese 2017

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA5-17

Saarstein Pinot Blanc 2015

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Pinot Blanc
  • Art.No.
    SA13-15

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Auslese Gold Cap 2011

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA6M-11

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Beerenauslese 2009

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA8-09

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Eiswein 2009

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA14-09

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Auslese Gold Cap 2007

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA6H-07

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Auslese Long Gold Cap 2006

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA10H-06

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Auslese Gold Cap 2005

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA6H-05

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Auslese Gold Cap 2004

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA6H-04

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Auslese Long Gold Cap 2003

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA10H-03

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Beerenauslese LGC 2003

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA8H-03

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling BA 2001

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA8-01

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Eiswein 2001

  • Growing Region
    Mosel / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA14-01

Schloss Saarsteiner Riesling Beerenauslese LGC 1997

  • Growing Region
    Saar / Germany
  • Grape Variety
    Riesling
  • Art.No.
    SA8H-97