Markus Molitor : Riesling Vogelsang Grosse Lage Domane Serrig 2022

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

Tasting

Nose
The nose exudes notes of white fruits supported by a beautiful freshness reminiscent of the expressiveness of flint.

Palate
On the palate, the wine reveals a fine and elegant structure as well as a unique minerality stretching to an expressive and persistent finish.

An Alsace white wine imbued with freshness and finesse

The estate

Markus Molitor is a domaine in Moselle, Germany, bearing the name of its founder. Markus Molitor took over his father's exceptional house in 1984 at the age of 20. He represents the eighth generation of his family to cultivate wine. It is he who gave his name to the estate, thus inscribing his ambition to restore the Riesling of Moselle to its former glory.

The vineyard

Markus Molitor’s vineyard stretches over the steep slopes of the Moselle. The soils are mainly composed of slate, giving the wines a characteristic minerality.

The wine

This Riesling Vogelsang Grosse Lage Domane Serrig by Markus Molitor is made from a Grand Cru classified vineyard located in the village of Serrig, benefiting from a south-east exposure and a slate-rich soil. The Serrig estate was a former vineyard of the Prussian state.

Vinification and aging

Hand harvesting followed by gentle pressing and a short maceration. Spontaneous and slow fermentation. Aged for 10 months on lees in large wooden containers, followed by an additional two years of bottle aging before release.

Grape variety

Riesling (100%).