2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Pinot Noir
Drinking Window 2023-2035
Classification Qualitätswein
Region Mosel
Soil Deep, Well-structured soil with a high proportion of finely fragmented slate and a good layer of fine earth, Providing excellent water supply.
Vine Age Very old vines
Pressing Method Gentle Basket Pressing
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size Barrique
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Producer specification: strict harvest selection of healthy, fully ripe grapes; almost complete destemming; maceration and natural-yeast fermentation for 4–6 weeks; gentle basket pressing; maturation of the young wine in classic French barriques for 18–24 months. Recommended serving temperature is 14–16°C.
Tasting Notes Heiner Lobenberg’s 2025 cellar-release note: forest raspberry, sweet strawberry, sloe, redcurrant, stone and salt; powerful yet fine, buoyant and exceptionally long.
Food Pairing Entrecôte with robust truffle jus, green beans and parsley potatoes; glazed duck breast with shallot jus; when mature, braised meat dishes. The producer recommends decanting and a large glass.
Producer Information
Website
Address
Klosterberg 1, 54492 Zeltingen-Rachtig, Germany
Phone
+49 6532 954 000
Email
Owner
Markus Molitor
Cellarmaster
Markus Molitor