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Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2015 1.5L

Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2015 1.5L

Critic ratings

  • 100POINTS The Wine AdvocateRobert Parker
  • 19/20 JancisRobinson.comJancis Robinson MW
  • 99POINTS The Wine AdvocateStephan Reinhardt
  • 97POINTS JamesSuckling.comJames Suckling
€204,95 EUR
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Food pairings

  • Shellfish
  • Asian-Style with Chili
  • Salami and charcuterie
  • Washed-rind cheese

Try it with

  • Lobster
  • Scallops
  • Larb
  • Pavlova with Fresh Fruit
This Auslese unites a honeyed, fruit-filled sweetness with a fresh, lively acidity and a distinct minerality, and it is precisely that interplay which is the key at the table. The delicate sweetness and acidity embrace tender shellfish like lobster and scallops without overpowering them, while the acidity cuts through richness and salt and keeps every bite fresh. At the same time, the sweetness tames chili and acts as a counterpoint to salty, robust cheeses and spicy Thai food, where the tropical fruit notes of passion fruit and pineapple join in. For dessert, the acidity balances the sweetness, while the wine's floral and fruity aromas harmonize beautifully with fresh fruit.

Taste profile

Product details

Country Germany
Vintage 2015
Grapes Riesling
Bottle size 150 cl
Alcohol 12.5%
Cork type Cork

About the wine

This wine is an expression of Markus Molitor's craftsmanship and dedication to creating wines of the highest quality and highlights the unique potential of the Schlossberg estate.

The Zeltinger Schlossberg vineyard is considered to be one of the most prestigious vineyards in the Mosel region of Germany. The vineyards are steep and consist of slate soil, which gives the wine its characteristic minerality and complexity.

Beautiful golden color indicating ripe fruit and depth.

The fragrance offers juicy limes and ripe tangerines, with hints of exotic fruits such as passion fruit and pineapple. Delicate floral aromas such as white lilies and jasmine highlight the wine's elegance and complexity.

The taste is impressive and nuanced. The fruitiness is at the center, where ripe peaches and juicy pears dominate and give an intense and juicy taste. In addition, one can experience notes of honey that add a pleasant sweetness, and a subtle minerality that reflects the terroir of the Schlossberg field.

What is special about this wine is its ability to combine intensity and elegance. It is a complex and well-balanced wine, where the sweetness and acidity play nicely together. The sweet character is perfectly matched by a fresh and lively acidity that gives the wine its structure and contributes to its complexity and length.

It is a wine that is suitable for special occasions and fine gastronomic experiences. Serve it in beautiful large glasses. The wine has subtle sweetness and acidity. It can also be enjoyed as an exclusive aperitif or as a luxurious wine experience in itself.

Critic reviews

100Robert Parker
The Wine Advocate
Rich, round and perfectly balanced on the palate, this is a huge, big, fat, lush and exotic Riesling with an elegance and crystalline finesse that only Mosel Riesling can put against the rich opulence
19/20Jancis Robinson MW
JancisRobinson.com
Botrytis spice, honey and a core of ripe lime. Electric acidity cuts the sweetness in half. Great precision and length with a lime and peach finish.
99Stephan Reinhardt
The Wine Advocate
This is a laser beam of great Riesling, tight and concentrated but still not that open like the corresponding Wehlener.
97James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com
A massive auslese that is still very young. For all these wonders to reveal themselves fully, you will need to be patient for a few years.
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