Markus Molitor - Mosel - Riesling Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese ** WC - Blanc - 2020

Wine:

Another phenomenon! The Riesling Mosel Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese ** WC White 2020 comes from a rather rare terroir for the Moselle - limestone and volcanic rocks - which gives the wine its great finesse. Harvested in late October, the grapes are rigorously sorted to keep only the best; they ferment slowly at low temperatures to release all their aromas of fresh fruit. Pure, fresh, and extremely deep, this 2022 offers sumptuous maturity of Riesling. Highly concentrated, yet highly crystalline and luminous, it combines all the attributes: finesse, density, vibrancy, balance, energy, and exquisite persistence. A great gastronomic wine with enormous potential, to be enjoyed over the next two decades! Rated 96/100 by Parker.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested delicate October. Indigenous yeasts. Pellicular maceration for a few hours. Slow, spontaneous fermentation at low temperature. Aged on lees for a long period in barrel. Capsule Blanche. Dry : MM

Color:

Light gold with beautiful intensity and brilliance.

Nose:

Complex and intense, with lively citrus aromas underlined by a mineral framework.

Palate:

With its silky, delicate texture, this wine delivers a full-bodied, lively juice, not to mention magnificent, long, refined persistence.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in large glasses.

Food and wine pairing:

Lemon-roasted langoustines, sea bass in puffed scales, miso-grilled sea bream, poached poultry and carrots confit with orange.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2040

A star of German Moselle, Markus Molitor has elevated his estate to the pinnacle of the global hierarchy. Sought after by the most discerning connoisseurs, his cuvées have gained international recognition, repeatedly acclaimed with Parker's 100/100 rating.

The complex geology, steep slopes (up to 80% gradient), and soils of red volcanic slate or sandstone forge wines with magical purity, always imbued with incredible elegance and structure, harvested at maximum ripeness.