Erdener Treppchen Riesling Auslese 3*
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Typically best enjoyed from 10 to 40+ years after the vintage release, as these monumental three-star selections possess extraordinary structure and legendary longevity.
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Rich artisanal blue cheeses, classic duck liver pâté, and aromatic, moderately spiced Asian cuisine such as Thai or Sichuan dishes.
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Perched on the breathtakingly steep, iron-rich red slate slopes of the Middle Mosel, the Erdener Treppchen vineyard owes its name to the stone staircases carved into the cliffside by ancient Roman viticulturists to navigate the sheer incline. Markus Molitor, who took over his family estate in 1984, has elevated this historic site to legendary status. His '3-Star' (***) Auslese represents the absolute pinnacle of meticulous hand-selection, where only the most perfect, highly concentrated Riesling berries are harvested. Fermented slowly with wild yeasts in traditional large oak Fuder casks, this wine beautifully marries the fiery, exotic spice of the red slate with Molitor's signature precision, richness, and vibrant, electric acidity.
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Taking over his family's estate in 1984 at just twenty years old, Markus Molitor set out to restore the Mosel region's historic prestige through uncompromising quality and traditional craftsmanship. Based at the historic Haus Klosterberg in Bernkastel-Kues, the winery meticulously farms steep, slate-rich vineyards across the Mosel and Saar, utilizing extremely late hand-harvesting and spontaneous fermentation in neutral oak Fuder casks. Molitor is globally renowned for his precise, mineral-driven Rieslings—distinguished by white, green, and gold capsules indicating dryness levels—as well as his structured, elegant Spätburgunder. This obsessive dedication to terroir has earned the estate numerous perfect 100-point scores, cementing its status as an icon of German winemaking.