Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling TBA
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An exceptionally long-lived masterpiece, typically reaching its prime 15 to 50 years after the vintage, and capable of aging gracefully for a century or more under proper cellar conditions.
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Classic blue cheeses like Roquefort or Stilton, caramelized fruit desserts such as apple tarte tatin, and rich savory terrines or foie gras.
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Markus Molitor's Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese (TBA) represents the absolute pinnacle of noble sweet winemaking in the Mosel. The legendary Wehlener Sonnenuhr vineyard, named after the historic sundial erected in 1842 by Jodocus Prüm, is renowned for its precipitous, south-facing slopes of pure, weathered blue Devonian slate. Here, ancient, ungrafted Riesling vines dig deep into the rock. To produce this TBA, Molitor's team undergoes a painstaking, berry-by-berry harvest, selecting only those grapes perfectly shriveled by botrytis. Fermented slowly with native yeasts, the resulting wine is an ethereal elixir of monumental concentration, balancing luscious, honeyed sweetness with a vibrant, laser-like acidity that reflects the unique, mineral-rich terroir of Wehlen.
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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.