Markus Molitor : Riesling Vogelsang Grosse Lage Domane Serrig 2022

Characteristics and tasting tips for Riesling Vogelsang Grosse Lage Domane Serrig 2022 by Markus Molitor

Tasting

Nose
The nose reveals notes of white fruit, underpinned by a beautiful freshness reminiscent of the expressiveness of flint.

Palate
On the palate, the wine shows a fine and elegant structure as well as a distinctive minerality, extending to an expressive and persistent finish.

An Alsatian white wine full of freshness and finesse

The Producer

Markus Molitor is a top German wine estate in the Mosel, bearing the name of its founder. Markus Molitor took over his father's exceptional ancestral estate in 1984 at the age of 20. He represents the eighth generation of his family in winemaking. It was he who gave the estate its name, thereby underscoring his ambition to restore Mosel Riesling to its former glory.

The Vineyard

The Markus Molitor vineyard extends along the steep slopes of the Mosel. The soils consist mainly of slate, imparting a characteristic minerality to the wines.

The Wine

This Riesling Vogelsang Grosse Lage Domane Serrig by Markus Molitor is produced from a vineyard classified as Grand Cru in the village of Serrig, with south-east exposure and slate-rich soil. Domaine Serrig is a former Prussian State vineyard.

Winemaking and Aging

Manual harvest, followed by gentle pressing and a short maceration period. Spontaneous and slow fermentation. Aging for 10 months on fine lees in large wooden barrels, followed by two years of bottle aging before release.

Grape Variety

Riesling (100%)