Markus Molitor - Moselle Riesling Auslese *** Zeltinger Sonnenhur GC 2018 (demi-sec)
98+/100
Robert Parker
97/100
James Suckling
"From a terroir known as one of the most exceptional in the region, with some vines over 100 years old, this is an extraordinary Riesling."
"The 2018 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (green capsule) Riesling is precise and highly aromatic, with a deep, clear, crystalline, and complex nose that reveals irresistibly elegant and very delicate aromas of peach, mirabelle plum, and slate. It has the finest and most seductive nose of any 2018 feinherb or green-capsule Riesling, and it could not be more appealing. On the palate, this is a medium-sweet to sweet Auslese—very intense, tight, long, complex, and persistent—with rich yet precise fruit that is highly refined and elegant, walking a crystalline tightrope that lends structure and tension to the very fine slate notes. The wine’s body builds naturally from its inner depth and leads to a persistent, very long, and aromatic finish, whose substance and freshness point to fantastic aging potential. I’m not sure, but in its sensual and seductive character, the 2018 reminds me of Molitor’s 2006.” (Robert Parker 2020)
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Eye
Straw-yellow color with golden highlights; bright core
Nose
A pure, deep, and wonderfully concentrated bouquet, it reveals elegant notes of lime zest, candied lemon, crushed slate, and fresh white peach—truly sublime.
Palate
Just like the nose, this wine offers great concentration and purity, remarkable freshness, and a silky texture, with flavors that strike a perfect balance between citrus, briny notes, and a hint of spice; the finish is vibrant and endless.
Serve
At 9-10°C
Open
2 hours beforehand, refrigerate
Drink starting at
2027
Drink before
2060
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with duck à l'orange, sea bass tartare with ginger, monkfish tail...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2020 guide) 98+/100
Rated Estate (2021 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2018 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (green capsule) is precise and highly aromatic, with a deep, clear, crystalline, and complex nose that reveals irresistibly elegant and very delicate aromas of peach, mirabelle plum, and slate. It has the most refined and alluring nose of any 2018 feinherb or green-capsule Riesling, and it couldn’t be more appealing. On the palate, it is a medium-sweet to sweet Auslese—very intense, tight, long, complex, and enduring—with rich yet precise fruit that is highly refined and elegant, walking a crystalline tightrope that lends grip and tension to the very fine slate notes. The wine’s body builds itself from its inner depth and leads to a persistent, very long, and aromatic finish, whose substance and freshness point to fantastic aging potential. I’m not sure, but in its sensual and seductive character, the 2018 reminds me of Molitor’s 2006. Tasted twice at the estate in September 2020. 2030–2060
James Suckling
Wine rated (2020 guide) 97/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
If you want to know what the great Moselle wines of a century ago tasted like when they were young, this wine will give you a good idea. It has plenty of herbaceous freshness, but also the deep, rhythmic bass notes of a Bach organ piece, followed by stunning elegance in the long, mineral, and herbaceous finish. Drink now or save for later.
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