2015 Alte Reben Saar WK
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This dry-tasting Middle Mosel counterpart to Molitor’s “Saar Alte Reben” bottling reflects the full stretch between Ürzig and Wehlen. A mingling of fresh and lightly cooked apple bittersweetly accented with vanilla and apple seeds inhabits a surprisingly lush and creamy yet still refreshingly juicy palate. There is a saliva-inducing mineral-animal savor here, though not as intriguing and striking as that of the corresponding Saar bottling, nor does one experience that wine’s levity or transparency to nuance.
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Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
David Schildknecht, Vinous
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This Middle Mosel Alte Reben has a spiciness that the Saar version lacks, as impressive as it is. Serious ripeness and length, but still vibrant and crystal clear. Any time between now and 2030.
Sourced entirely from the Ockefen Bockstrein, the 2015 Riesling Alte Reben Saar has a clear, bright, intense and spicy Saar Riesling bouquet with great concentration and attractive flinty slate aromas. On the palate, this dry Riesling is concentrated, rich and powerful but tightly woven, very precise and provided with piquant acidity and very finessed minerality. The finish is intense and compact, indicating great aging potential. This Riesling from approximately 80-year-old vines in the Bockstein grand cru should be cellared for five to seven years at minimum.
About the producer
Markus Molitor is now among the largest privately owned wine estates in the Mosel and also one of the best. With a focus on single-vineyard expressions, the estate produces between 80 and 90 different wines each vintage.