Graacher Domprobst Riesling Eiswein 1*
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With its extraordinary concentration of natural sugars and vibrant acidity, this Eiswein possesses virtually limitless aging potential. It is typically best enjoyed 15 to 50 years from the vintage release, developing profound complexity over decades.
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Classic blue cheeses, fruit-based tarts such as apple or pear, or served on its own as a sublime digestif.
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Hailing from the legendary steep slopes of the Graacher Domprobst vineyard in Germany's Mosel valley, this rare Eiswein is a testament to the high-stakes artistry of Markus Molitor. Named after the historical Cathedral Provost of Trier, the Domprobst vineyard features deep, weathered Devonian slate soils that yield Riesling of incredible structure and mineral tension. To produce this Eiswein, grapes are left on the vine into the freezing depths of winter, harvested by hand only when temperatures drop below minus seven degrees Celsius. The frozen water is pressed out, leaving behind a highly concentrated, nectar-like juice. Molitor's one-star designation signifies a selection of exceptional finesse, balancing the intense, honeyed sweetness of the grapes with the Mosel's trademark 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.