Best dry Riesling from steep Vineyards

» Citrus fruits, stone fruit, liquid slate, pure elegance and finesse define this outstanding wine. Exceptionally complex on both the nose and palate, with herbal spice, pronounced minerality, elegance and precision.

A true marvel of minerality, yet remarkably juicy and full of vibrant tension. «

— Meininger Best of Riesling 2026

1st Place – off.Dry to Sweet Riesling

» The nose opens with intense, juicy aromas of ripe mango and pineapple, accompanied by yellow peach and a hint of candied citrus fruit. Behind these notes unfolds an abundance of exotic fruit, including lychee and grapefruit, complemented by delicate hints of honey.

On the palate, the wine is concentrated yet precise, with beautifully balanced sweetness supported by lively, well-integrated acidity. «

— Meininger Best of Riesling 2026

3rd Place – Riesling feinherb

» A Riesling of remarkable precision and power, with a distinctive slate-driven spiciness. Wonderful exotic fruit aromas and a luscious, subtly sweet texture glide effortlessly across the palate. «

— Falstaff Wine Guide 2026

4 Gold Medals – Riesling Champion

» Four of our wines impressed the judges at the Riesling Champion competition and were awarded gold medals for their outstanding scores:

• 2025 Bopparder Hamm Steilstück Riesling trocken
• 2025 Mandelstein Riesling Spätlese
• 2025 Feuerlay Riesling Auslese
• 2025 Bopparder Hamm Edition MM Riesling trocken

Tasting notes for the 2025 Bopparder Hamm Edition MM Riesling trocken:

“Bright golden yellow in colour, with a clean, inviting bouquet of beautiful fruit aromas. Crystal-clear fruit expression on the palate, ripe and beautifully integrated acidity, and distinctive slate-driven spice with notes of herbs and spices. A wine with excellent grip and length.  «

— Vinum Riesling Champion 2026

4 stars  – Vinum WineGuide

» With the 2024 Grosses Gewächs wines, the dry Rieslings reach previously unattained heights. At the very top stands the Bopparder Hamm Mandelstein. Freshness and ripeness in perfect balance, accompanied by a fine phenolic grip on the finish – as noted in our tasting notes. It takes great skill, and is a delicate balancing act, to preserve such pure fruit expression and precision in the wine despite the high level of grape ripeness. «

— Vinum Wine Guide 2026

4.5 stars – Eichelmann WineGuide

» The two sparkling wines from Sektmanufaktur MOMENTUM impress in every respect. (…) The Riesling from Fässerlay, with its power and creamy texture, leads the way to the Grosses Gewächs wines. It offers delicate spice and mineral tension, with a long, intense finish and just the right amount of grip. (…) Balanced, spicy, mineral-driven and full of tension, the powerful Grosses Gewächs from Mandelstein is once again the most complete of Müller’s dry Rieslings. With its saline character and long finish, it remains wonderfully inviting despite its richness, leaving you eager for the next sip. «

— Eichelmann Wine Guide 2026: World-Class Winery

3.5 stars – Falstaff WineGuide

» The most important vineyard is the Bopparder Hamm, one of the warmest sites in the wine region, producing wines with substance and power as well as profound minerality. The wines from the 2024 vintage once again display a highly distinctive and recognisable character. Congratulations on moving up in the rankings! «

— Falstaff Wine Guide 2026

Winning Wine 2025

» The 2024 Bopparder Hamm Edition MM Riesling trocken was named Winning Wine 2025. A Riesling that impresses with its pure fruit expression, minerality and finesse – perfectly demonstrating the distinctive character of our Middle Rhine vineyards. «

— Winning Wine 2025, Chamber of Agriculture of Rhineland-Palatinate

DFB Wine Selection

» Our 2024 Bopparder Hamm Riesling trocken was selected by the German Wine Institute (DWI) and the German Football Association (DFB) from more than 300 submitted wines. It is now among the 20 outstanding wines chosen to be served in the VIP hospitality areas at home matches of Germany’s national football teams and at the DFB Cup finals. «

— DFB Official VIP Wine Selection for National Team Matches and Cup Finals

3 Gold Medals – Riesling Champion

» Three of our wines impressed the judges at the Riesling Champion competition and were awarded gold medals for their outstanding scores:

• 2023 Feuerlay Riesling trocken VDP.GG
• 2023 Feuerlay Riesling Beerenauslese
• 2024 Bopparder Hamm Riesling Kabinett fruchtsüß

Tasting notes for the 2024 Bopparder Hamm Riesling Kabinett:

Yellow-green in colour, with juicy Riesling fruit and white floral notes. Vibrant and crisp on the palate, with beautiful structure and elegance. Wonderfully easy to drink, offering sophisticated enjoyment without heaviness.«

— Vinum Riesling Champion 2025

“3rd Place – German Sparkling Wine Awards

» This Riesling sparkling wine displays typical Riesling aromas of apricot, peach and citrus. Combined with a rich, mouth-coating mousse, refreshing acidity and an elegant, creamy texture, it makes the perfect aperitif. «

— Meininger’s German Sparkling Wine Awards 2025

2nd Place – Sweet Riesling Category

» This Riesling Beerenauslese is a true symphony for the senses. It displays remarkable concentration and intensity, captivating even the most experienced wine enthusiasts.

Its intense fruit character evokes ripe peaches, juicy pears and exotic citrus fruits, elegantly complemented by subtle notes of honey and vanilla. The colour resembles liquid gold, and in the glass, this exquisite nectar reveals its full splendour.

Every sip unveils another facet of this complex composition – an endless interplay between sweetness and acidity, perfectly balanced and enhanced by a rich, luxurious texture.

Pleasantly sweet on the palate, yet never excessive or overwhelming, this Riesling Beerenauslese leaves a long-lasting finish of ripe fruit aromas accompanied by a delicate hint of minerality.

A masterpiece of winemaking craftsmanship – ideal as a dessert wine or paired with fine cheeses.«

— Meininger Best of Riesling 2025

Sweet Wine Collection of the year

» The Sweet Wine Collection of the Year award goes to Weingut Matthias Müller. The VDP winery from the UNESCO World Heritage Upper Middle Rhine Valley had already been named Collection of the Year at this year’s Gourmetwelten Young Winemakers’ Cup – chapeau! Christoph and Johannes Müller represent the next generation of winemakers cultivating the steep slopes of the Middle Rhine Valley. «

— Gourmetwelten Cup: Edel Cup 2024

— Gourmetwelten Cup: Edel Cup 2024

Award: Next Generation 2025

» The impressive Bopparder Hamm is undoubtedly one of Germany’s most outstanding vineyard sites. And Matthias Müller is one of the winemakers who has found the perfect place to express his passion, craftsmanship and talent. «

— Gault Millau Wine Guide 2025

4 stars Vinum WineGuide

» What an accomplished collection—congratulations on these wines that are unmatched in Mittelrhein! Starting from the dry wines that have this very fine slate spiciness paired with crisp fresh acidity to the off-dry wines which are simply outstanding throughout. «

— Vinum WineGuide 2025

3 stars Falstaff WineGuide

» The current wines impressed us greatly: The dry ones are firmly structured, dense with gripping minerality while the noble sweet ones combine highest concentration and great length with an almost playful character. «

— Falstaff WineGuide 2025

4.5 stars Eichelmann WineGuide

» There is hardly another winery in Mittelrhein that invests so intensely in the future of the region… All its Rieslings exhibit very distinctive aromas that clearly differentiate them from one another.«

— Eichelmann WineGuide 2025: World-class winery

6 x 4 Grapes at Gault Millau WineGuide

» Trilogy Grand Cuvée Sparkling Wine: On the nose, notes of ripe apple, Mirabelle plum, roasted almonds, and quince. Lively and invigorating on the palate with a delicate nutty finish.

Feuerlay Riesling dry VDP. Großes Gewächs: Bitter orange, mate tea, and cucumber peel on the nose. Very refreshing with a herbal thyme note on the palate. A wonderful late summer wine.

Bopparder Hamm Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese: Wet stones, mushrooms, dashi, and orange zest on the nose. Exceptional and majestic presence. Very viscous on the palate with intense grip and great length. «

— Gault Millau WineGuide 2025

1st Place Riesling Noble Sweet

» This TBA nearly explodes in the glass, with aromas of orange peel, slight nutty tones, sage and eucalyptus, biscuit and dried fruit; on the palate mighty, powerful, sweetness and acidity at their peak, destined for a long life. «

— Meininger Best of Riesling 2024

“Collection of the Year“ at Cup der Gourmetwelten

»The Collection of the Year comes from VDP wine estate Matthias Müller. The vines are located in Bopparder Hamm – one of the most impressive steep slate slopes in the Middle Rhine Valley with the single vineyard sites Engelstein, Rabenlei, Ohlenberg, Feuerlay and Mandelstein. It is the steep slopes with an inclination of 30 to 70% that are a special challenge, best represented in the CUP by the Riesling “Steilstück” (steep parcel) vintage 2022 with a spectacular 94.4 points. This young Müller generation puts our focus back on the Middle Rhine again«

— Cup der Gourmetwelten: Jungwinzerpreis 2024 (Young Winemaker Award)

4.5 Stars Eichelmann WeinGuide

»As always, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the leading winery on the Middle Rhine. The 2022 Rieslings from Bopparder Hamm are all characterized by ripe citrus aromas, immensely juicy. This can be seen from the base to the top, from the dry wines to the fruity Kabinett. The Riesling from the Engelstein is ripe, spicy and very juicy, already quite accessible, with a persistent, sustainable finish showing notes of salty lemon. Ripe, mild and decidedly spicy, the Riesling from the Feuerlay also has a mineral core despite all the juiciness; the grippy aromas of citrus fruit zest keep the noticeable opulence in check. Our slight preference goes to the wine from the Mandelstein, which is compact, powerful and full of tension, constantly alternating between ripe and fresh impressions, gripping and long.«

— Eichelmann WeinGuide 2023: Weltklasse Weingut (World Class Wine Estate)

3.5 Stars Vinum WeinGuide

»Wines with character, fine slate, acidity typical of the region and full-bodied fruit aromas. The Großes Gewächs wines are even more successful than before. Bopparder Hamm Feuerlay GG 2022 and Engelstein GG 2022 are on the same level with very good 91 points; Mandelstein GG 2022 is even one point better. Multi-layered with yellow fruit, slate on the nose and on the palate, juiciness of vineyard peach and other stone fruits.«

4.5 Stars Eichelmann WeinGuide

»This year’s collection of juicy, agile Rieslings from Bopparder Hamm is once again of the usual high and consistent standard, reflecting the subtle nuances between the different terroirs. All Rieslings have noticeably more freshness and acidity than in previous years, which gives them an attractive lightness.«

— Eichelmann WeinGuide 2023: Weltklasse Weingut (World Class Wine Estate)

3.5 Stars Vinum WeinGuide

»The quality that came into the glass last year is confirmed by the current collection. Looking at the Großes Gewächs wines from Bopparder Hamm, Mandelstein and Engelstein are on a par; the Feuerlay ranks just a little higher. Although the differences are minimal, the Feuerlay is somewhat more mineral and multi-layered, and the slate soil is also more prominent on the palate.«

— Winzer des Jahres Mittelrhein (Winegrower of the Year Middle Rhine) Vinum WeinGuide 2023

Meininger: Best of Riesling Wettbewerb 2022

3rd place Category Wines with Residual Sugar: 

Bopparder Hamm Feuerlay Riesling Spätlese frucht-süß

»Concentrated bouquet of candied fruit, paired with the fragrance of honey melon and apricot. On the palate a floral sweetness unfolds, the invigorating freshness and a multi-layered aftertaste.«

— Meininger: Best of Riesling Wettbewerb 2022

4,5 Stars Eichelmann WeinGuide

»As always, the Müllers’ program is dominated by exciting, aromatic Rieslings […], like the entire collection, are among the best on the Rhine.« »The wine from the Feuerlay is – last but not least – by far the most complex wine; its juiciness is an exciting contrast to the ripe acid vein; here everything is in the right place, is transparent and vibrantly mineral.«

— Eichelmann WeinGuide 2022

4 Trauben Gault Millau WeinGuide

»An almost effervescent minerality enters into a beguiling liaison with floral notes. Juicy-savory and spicy on the palate. This wine glows from within and brightens up your evening.«

(Feuerlay GG Riesling trocken, 2019) 

— Gault Millau WeinGuide 2021

1st Place Riesling Ortswein trocken

»A Riesling with a wonderful slatey spiciness that blends with vineyard peach and marjoram on the nose. This dense spiciness is also found on the palate, along with ripe citrus fruit and superbly integrated acidity. Provides enormous pleasure!«

— Vinum Riesling Champion 2020

94 Points for Feuerlay GG 2019

»The 2019 from the Feuerlay site received nothing but praise from the jury. They raved about its clear, fruity structure and enjoyed the smoky mineral nuances. It goes without saying that the wine has excellent length.«

— LagenCup 2020

4,5 Stars im Eichelmann WeinGuide

»The Müllers have recognized the signs of the times, have increasingly focused on dry wines in recent years and are now offering three Großes Gewächs wines for the first time with the 2019 vintage. And all three are outstanding. […] Our very slight preference is for the new Großes Gewächs from the Feuerlay, a site that has already produced exciting dry Rieslings from the “Edition MM” in the last two years. The wine is quite open on the nose, shows good concentration, yellow fruit, has plenty of ripe fruit in the mouth and lots of substance. The collection is also strong in other respects, showing a very good level throughout.«

— Eichelmann WeinGuide 2021

Meininger: Best of Riesling Wettbewerb 2020

1st Place Category Feinherb

»Bopparder Hamm Riesling Feuerlay feinherb: Ripe nose with slightly vegetal notes and ripe and fruity spiciness; on the palate clearly noticeable residual sweetness with great spice and structure. Enormously fresh with savory finish.«

— Meininger: Best of Riesling Wettbewerb 2020

Meininger: Best of Riesling Wettbewerb 2020

2nd Place Category Noble Sweet

»2018 Bopparder Hamm Feuerlay Riesling Beerenauslese: Slightly herbal, some apple and slatey undertones. On the palate dense and fresh with perfect balance – a grand wine.«

— Meininger: Best of Riesling Wettbewerb 2020