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| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $100.01Original €89.00≈ £75.18 | markusmolitor.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Drinking Window 2030–2053
Classification Auslese***; white capsule; dry
Region Mosel
Fermentation Vessels Large wooden fuder
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types Oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details The specialist vendor describes spontaneous fermentation and maturation in a large wooden fuder. Parker's note for AP 91 24, tasted at the domaine in January 2026, likewise identifies large oak-fuder vinification.
Tasting Notes Parker/Wine Advocate (AP 91 24, tasted January 2026): tropical fruit including baby pineapple, passion fruit and mango, with lemon zest, crushed salt and rocks; full-bodied, rich and concentrated, with fine tannin grip, delicate acidity, salt and lemon bitters. James Suckling: spicy, flinty, succulent, pure and vibrant, with peach and a long wet-stone finish.
Critics Ratings Lobenberg 98+/100; Parker/Wine Advocate 97+/100; James Suckling 98/100; Yves Beck 97/100
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Auslese; Prädikatswein; white capsule
Region Mosel
Soil Greywacke and grey slate, Quartzitic sandstone, And milky quartz
Orientation Southwest-Facing
Harvest Dates End of October 2018
Natural Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The grapes were carefully hand-harvested and rigorously selected at the end of October, yielding 100% healthy fruit. They were gently crushed and macerated on the skins for several hours. The must underwent slow, cool fermentation with natural yeasts, followed by gentle maturation in large wooden casks and extended post-fermentation lees contact. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12 °C.
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Markus Molitor
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