2017 Graacher Himmelreich Pinot Noir (3 Star)
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From 33-year-old vines, Molitor’s 2017 Pinot Noir Graacher Himmelreich *** is deep, pure, fresh and complex on the concentrated, intensely fruity, fleshy and cherry-scented nose that reveals clove and toasty aromas. Full-bodied, intense and juicy on the palate yet immediately with some too forced, drying tannins, this is a round, crystalline and iodine, quite open and mouth-salivating yet also juicy, fine and elegant Pinot with substance. The finish is a little brittle (still?) but also long, tight, complex and promising. Tasted in May 2021.
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Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
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.