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Markus Molitor
The
Mosel estate of Markus Molitor is a specialist in late
harvest wines, such as Trockenbeerenauslese and Eiswein. Since he took
control of the business in 1984, he has seen his vineyard holdings
more than double in size, as he acquired new plots of vines specifically
with the production of sweet wines in mind.
The domain's best plots are in the Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, Zeltinger Schloβberg, Wehlener Sonnenuhr and Graacher Domprobst vineyards. These vineyards, with their slate soils so typical of the region, are predominantly planted with Riesling, although Molitor also grows reasonable quantities of Weiβburgunder and Spätburgunder. (15/4/02)
Contact details:
Address: Haus Klosterberg, 54470 Bernkastel-Wehlen
Telephone: +33 (0) 6532 3939
Fax: +33 (0) 6532 4225
Internet:
www.wein-markus-molitor.de
Markus Molitor - Tasting Notes
Markus Molitor Riesling Trocken 2007: Bright, lemony, minerally and
papery fruit here, leading us into a rather lean palate very much in the trocken
style. Soft, not bone-dry, and with a chalky-talcy substance and texture to it
all. It picks up a little weight in the midpalate. It is certainly clean and
refreshing, although I prefer the traditional styles to this. Tasted at a
FromVineyardsDirect tasting. 15+/20
(November 2009)
AP number: 2 576 609 10
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Markus Molitor Riesling Feinherb 2006: Feinherb is an old term,
gaining in popularity once again, used in place of halbtrocken, so this
should be between a kabinett and trocken in style. It has a nice,
steely, fruit character on the nose, with a minerally, appley freshness. On the
palate it has a gentle disposition, just off-dry, fresh, supple and soft. It has
only moderate concentration of flavour, but overall a nice character and it
finishes nicely. Good. From a tasting with
Woodwinters. 15.5/20 (November
2008)
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Markus Molitor Zeltinger Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese 2001: A decent
depth of colour on inspection, showing a very typical green-tinged hue. There
follows a gloriously expressive nose, and the aromas are all very much in the
mineral vein. Possessing a slaty, rocky, vibrant minerality, the wine almost
effervesces with a vigorous and punchy bite. There's also a little residual
sulphur to it which still needs to dissipate despite the wine's six years in
bottle. It is full and fleshy on entry, fresh and stony although not as obvious
as on the nose, although this initial thought fades through the midpalate which
is like sucking a sweet, floral, peach-flavoured pebble. Sweet, with good
acidity, it is sufficiently rich that tasted blind I would probably have opted
for somewhere on the Rhine over the Mosel, reflecting Molitor's opinion that the
wines of this vineyard are more full-bodied than others from this region. It
also has a firmer grip than I would expect, so that there is a fine, sappy,
drying element to the finish. Overall though, this is a delicious wine which
needs time, and will surely improve in the cellar for many years yet. Very good
indeed. For label images and more see my
Wine of the Week write-up. 17+/20 (April 2008)
AP number: 2 576 609 05 02
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Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling
Eiswein 1998: This wine has a rich and golden hue. The nose is remarkable,
intense and smoky-earthy, with a soft but intense lime-marmalade sweetness. I
really struggle to find the words to describe it, but it is intense and in
possession of great depth, with a rather deep and earthy character, but also
intense sweetness too. The palate has the same character, delicious lime
pastille sweetness but also balance, depth, and style. This is lovely but gentle
and perfectly poised, with a subtle tingle of acidity in the background, and a
great finish. I think this style of wine really needs time; it is clearly of
great quality, and it has seen huge positive development since my last bottle
six years ago, but perhaps it will be even greater in another ten years?
From my 1998 vintage Ten
Years On tasting. 17.5+/20 (November 2008)
AP number: 2 576 609 42 99
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Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling
Eiswein 1998: A limpid, golden yellow wine, with a viscid
appearance when poured. It gives little on the nose, although with time there
begin to appear some hints of riches to come. Suggestions of pineapples, perhaps
oranges, and a rich, background aroma redolent of honey spread on freshly baked
bread. A full, rounded texture on the palate, with more orange and pineapple
fruit, together with a not unpleasant hint of raisins. Great sweetness is
carried through by just sufficient acidity, which from time to time creeps up on
the palate with a fine, tingling freshness. It finishes very smoothly, although
it has a short length. This wine is crying out for more time in bottle.
16+/20 (April 2002) AP
number: 2 576 609 42 99
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