Weingut Monchhof

Weingut Monchhof wines from Great Wines Direct

One of the oldest wine estates in the Mosel Valley, the Monchhof (translates as "Monks Court") was established in 1177 and was previously a part of the Cistercian Abbey at Himmerod.

The steep slopes of the Ürziger Würzgarten, Erdener Treppchen, and a core holding in the highly coveted Erdener Prälat vineyard make up Weingut Monchhof's first-rate vineyards.

Napoleon sold the estate to the Eymael family in 1804, and the family has owned it ever since. A group of investors who were wine enthusiasts inherited the Monchhof after the last member of the Eymael family passed away without leaving an heir.

Winemaker Philippe Conzen oversees the monchhof winery now, assisted by Volker Berres, the vineyard manager, and cellar worker Remigius Schetter. Both have been employed at the winery since the 1980s and are familiar with every grape. Together, they create exquisite Riesling wines that are the pinnacle of sophistication and flair.

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White 8

Weingut Monchhof, Mosel, Erdener Pralat, Riesling Auslese 2018 75cl £35.98

A rich, but beautifully balanced Auslese, with complex notes of apricot, brown sugar, baked pineapple and smoky herbs through to a remarkably juicy finish

White 8.5

Weingut Monchhof, Mosel, Urzig Wurzgarten, Riesling Kabinett (Off Dry) 2018 75cl £18.11

A rounded and exotic Riesling, with aromas of red berries and creamy almond combined with smoky and herbal nuances and balanced by a refreshing core

White 11

Weingut Monchhof, Mosel, 'Salve', Riesling Feinherb (Off Dry) 2023 75cl £15.84

A refreshing Riesling with notes of redcurrant, blood orange and a lovely balance of delicate sweetness and zesty acidity through to a slightly bittersweet finish

White 11.5

Weingut Monchhof, Mosel, 'Grand Lay' Trocken (Dry) Riesling 2023 75cl £16.56

A light, elegant and dry Riesling delivering aromas of green apple, pear and a whiff of smoke underpinned by a refreshing zesty character and a racy finish

White 11.5

Weingut Monchhof, Mosel, Urzig Wurzgarten, Alte Reben Riesling Spatlese Trocken (Dry) 2021 75cl £23.35

A pure, dry Spatlese with hints of herbs, white peach and apricot through to a textured palate with a citrussy freshness reminiscent of grapefruit Long and elegant

White 10.5

Weingut Monchhof, Mosel, Erden Treppchen, Riesling Kabinett Feinherb (Off Dry) 2020 75cl £19.74

A classic Riesling featuring ripe stone fruit notes of peach and apricot, underpinned by zesty lime and lemongrass and a beautiful freshness balancing the off-dry finish