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Sweet dry
Georg Breuer Elysium Riesling Beerenauslese 2017 - a rare wine from grapes affected by noble rot. Elysium is produced only in selected vintages, and 2017 is part of this small series of exceptional years.
The aromatic profile is characterized by fresh citrus tones, especially the mandarin direction, complemented by a more mineral line. This is important because this wine is not built solely on rich sweetness. Even in the Beerenauslese style, it maintains a clear, transparent aromatic movement and does not seem heavy or sticky. Such a character allows it to remain elegant, not just intense.
In taste, this wine is based on a very precise balance of sweetness and acidity. The official technical sheet indicates 100.1 g/l of residual sugar and 10.3 g/l of acidity, so it is not only rich but also lively in the mouth. That is why Elysium is described as a wine in which sweetness is not static – it is balanced by the natural, bright acidity of Riesling.
In terms of origin, this wine is formed by Rheingau – one of the smallest wine regions in Germany, but famous for its southern slopes and high-class Riesling. The producer calls the 2017 season full of challenges: a short cold winter was followed by an early start to vegetation, a dry summer, and heavy rains in September encouraged the decomposition of berries and the rapid spread of rot. As a result, the harvest began quite early, in early September, and was completed on October 7, after a very strict selection. Such conditions were extremely important for a sweet, concentrated, but acid-retaining wine.
The wine was fermented in small oak barrels, the same ones used by Château d’Yquem, as the producer himself indicates. This gives Elysium additional sophistication and deeper texture.
Serve at 10-12 °C with deserts, fruit platters, lightly ripened cheeses.
Weingut Georg Breuer – Classic Rheingau Riesling from Rüdesheim
Weingut Georg Breuer is a historic family winery located in Rüdesheim am Rhein, in Germany’s Rheingau region. Founded in 1880, the estate has been owned by the Breuer family since the early 20th century. Today, it is led by Theresa Breuer, the fourth generation, who has been running the winery since 2004.
Since the 1980s, Weingut Georg Breuer has established itself as one of the leading high-quality producers in the Rheingau. The estate cultivates approximately 40 hectares of vineyards across Rüdesheim, Rauenthal, and Lorch, with over 65% located on steep slopes.
The main grape variety is Riesling (approx. 86% of plantings). In addition, small quantities of Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir), Grauburgunder, Weißburgunder, and the historic varieties Orléans and Heunisch are also grown.
Prestigious Vineyards (Grosse Lage / Grand Cru):
Winemaking Philosophy
Weingut Georg Breuer is dedicated to producing elegant, dry Riesling wines with a strong sense of terroir. The quality pyramid ranges from Estate and village-level Riesling to the premium Terra Montosa cuvée and single-vineyard Grand Cru wines. The focus lies on low yields (especially 15–25 hl/ha in top sites), rigorous hand selection of healthy ripe grapes, spontaneous fermentation, and ageing in traditional large oak casks.
The winery practices sustainable viticulture and is certified under the FAIR’N GREEN standard — one of the strictest sustainability certifications in Germany.
Wine Style
Georg Breuer Rieslings are characterized by purity, finesse, vibrant minerality, and excellent structure. They offer great drinking pleasure when young, yet possess the balance, acidity, and depth to age gracefully for 15–30+ years.
Weingut Georg Breuer represents classic, high-end Rheingau winemaking at its best — refined, terroir-driven, and timeless.
