Kinheimer Hubertuslay-Rosenberg Riesling Auslese
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Typically best enjoyed 10 to 35 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can cellar beautifully for 50 years or more.
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Pungent blue cheeses such as Roquefort, classic foie gras terrine, and moderately spiced Thai or Sichuan dishes.
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Crafted by the visionary Markus Molitor, this Riesling Auslese showcases the steep, sun-drenched slopes of Kinheim in the Middle Mosel. The wine draws its unique character from the weathered Devonian slate soils of the Hubertuslay—named after the patron saint of hunters, with 'lay' being the ancient local term for slate rock—and the neighboring Rosenberg, or 'hill of roses.' Molitor's philosophy of extreme selection is legendary: grapes are meticulously hand-harvested, often berry by berry, to capture the perfect balance of noble rot and vibrant acidity. Fermented slowly with indigenous yeasts in traditional large oak casks, this Auslese is a masterclass in tension, weaving together luscious stone fruit sweetness, exotic spices, and a profound, crystalline slate minerality that defines the soul of the Mosel.
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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.