Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $24.50Original €21.80≈ £18.42 | markusmolitor.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 8.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Drinking Window 2027–2057
Classification Kabinett
Region Mosel
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Tasting Notes Lobenberg: delicate minerality, flint, seashell, sea breeze, apricot, lychee, green tea and white peach, followed by red-slate warmth, currant, vineyard peach, nectarine and Boskoop apple. James Suckling: spiced apple, generous juicy fruit and a refreshing finish driven by crisp acidity.
Critics Ratings Lobenberg 94–95/100; James Suckling 92/100
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 9.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Classification Kabinett
Region Mosel
Soil Reddish, Stony soil composed largely of volcanic rhyolite and conglomerate
Orientation South To Southeast
Natural Yeast Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details After harvest the grapes were carefully selected, gently crushed and briefly skin-macerated to extract aromas and minerals. The must underwent slow spontaneous fermentation at low temperature, followed by further resting on the lees in stainless-steel tanks.
Tasting Notes Clean and fresh, with an intense stony character; round, lush and piquant, with balanced acidity, clear structure, stimulating grip and a clean finish
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Kabinett
Region Mosel
Closure Cork
Tasting Notes Stephan Reinhardt, tasted May 2021: pure and flinty, deep, complex, intense and bright, with red-slate character; lush and round yet salty-piquant, fresh, structured and slightly tannic, with a very long saline finish
Critics Ratings 94+
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2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 9.5%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Classification Kabinett; Prädikatswein
Region Mosel
Soil Red weathered slate soil with a high proportion of stone
Orientation South To Southeast
Harvest Dates October 2018
Natural Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Serving Temperature 8°C · 46°F
Production Details The wine was made from 100% healthy grapes, gently milled and briefly macerated on the aroma- and mineral-rich skins. The must was then fermented spontaneously, slowly and at low temperature. Gentle maturation in stainless steel with prolonged lees contact followed fermentation.
Food Pairing Aperitif; spicy or piquant starters; acidic dishes such as sushi and raw fish with soy or ponzu; papaya salad with mozzarella; teriyaki skewers; dim sum; or tartare with gherkins and capers
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Klosterberg 1, 54492 Zeltingen-Rachtig, Germany
Phone
+49 6532 954 000
Email
Owner
Markus Molitor
Cellarmaster
Markus Molitor