Markus Molitor - Moselle Riesling Spatlese Urziger Wurzgarten WC 2022 (sec)
94/100
James Suckling
92+/100
Robert Parker
"A geological terroir of great rarity that gives this cuvée its unique character—the vines grow in volcanic rhyolite!"
“A very elegant dry Mosel Riesling, of barely medium body, but with very alluring aromas of white peach and wild strawberry. Nice juiciness on the attack and mid-palate. A lingering and very harmonious finish with remarkable delicacy of berries and spices. Drink now or celller.” (James Suckling 2023)
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Eye
Bright, pale yellow color with golden highlights; clear and brilliant
Nose
Intense and concentrated, with great finesse in its aromas, featuring notes of white peach, white pepper, fresh strawberry, and damp slate
Palate
Elegant and exceptionally pure, it develops in volume and depth, with a taut freshness and a unique, unconventional spiciness that is almost reminiscent of the peppery aromas on the nose; the finish is vibrant and lingering.
Serve
At 9-11°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink starting at
2025
Drink before
2050
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with oven-baked oysters au gratin, a sea bream fillet with butter sauce, or a Chinese fondue...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92+/100 (Outstanding wine)
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2022 Ürziger Würzgarten Spätlese Riesling (white capsule) opens with aromas of blackcurrant and blueberry, along with lovely notes of slate on the nose. On the palate, it is an elegant Riesling, though somewhat drying and phenolic, with a tight tannic structure, yet also intensity and a certain residual sweetness that is not yet fully balanced. Declared alcohol content: 11%. Natural cork. Tasted at the winery in August 2024. 2029–2050
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
A very elegant dry Moselle Riesling, of barely medium body, but with very alluring aromas of white peach and wild strawberry. Nice juiciness on the attack and through the mid-palate. A lingering and very harmonious finish with remarkable delicacy of berries and spices. Ready to drink now or for aging.