Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $26.97Original €24.00≈ £20.27 | markusmolitor.com ↗ |
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2006 / 750ml | ≈ $35.96Original €32.00≈ £27.03 | markusmolitor.com ↗ |
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 10.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window 2025–2040
Classification Spätlese; Prädikatswein; feinherb (green capsule)
Region Mosel
Soil Light to medium-heavy, Stony weathered devonian slate soil with a substantial iron content
Orientation South
Harvest Dates October 2018
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 9°C · 48°F
Production Details The fruit was described as 100% healthy, gently crushed and briefly macerated on aroma- and mineral-rich skins. The must fermented slowly and cool via spontaneous fermentation, followed by gentle maturation in stainless steel with prolonged fine-lees contact.
Tasting Notes Very clear and elegant, with a cool, mineral, flint-like nose and bright healthy fruit; intensely juicy, with abundant apricot, purity, piquancy, definition and precision, followed by a tightly structured youthful finish.
Food Pairing Spicy-piquant starters and acid-accented dishes such as ceviche, smoked salmon with wasabi-avocado dip, bouillabaisse, curries and sushi; mature off-dry Spätlese also with poultry
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 10.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Drinking Window 2018–2038+
Classification Spätlese; Prädikatswein; feinherb (green capsule)
Region Mosel
Soil Light to medium-heavy, Stony weathered devonian slate soil with a substantial iron content
Orientation South
Harvest Dates October 2017
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 9°C · 48°F
Production Details The fruit was described as 100% healthy, gently crushed and briefly macerated on aroma- and mineral-rich skins. The must fermented slowly and cool via spontaneous fermentation, followed by gentle maturation in stainless steel with prolonged fine-lees contact.
Tasting Notes Clear and intense, concentrated yet cool bouquet with reductive slate and citrus aromas; concentrated, lush and saline palate with ripe juicy fruit, pronounced acidity, salty spice and a delicate finish texture.
Food Pairing Spicy-piquant starters and acid-accented dishes such as ceviche, smoked salmon with wasabi-avocado dip, bouillabaisse, curries and sushi; mature off-dry Spätlese also with poultry
2006 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 11.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Spätlese; Prädikatswein; feinherb (green capsule)
Region Mosel
Soil Light to medium-heavy, Stony weathered devonian slate soil with a substantial iron content
Orientation South
Harvest Dates October 2006
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 9°C · 48°F
Production Details The fruit was described as 100% healthy, gently crushed and given a brief skin maceration. The must fermented slowly and cool via spontaneous fermentation, followed by gentle maturation in stainless steel with prolonged fine-lees contact.
Food Pairing Mature off-dry Spätlese with poultry dishes, including chicken in honey-ginger marinade with mango rice
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+49 6532 954 000
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Markus Molitor
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