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Vinous (95)
This dry-tasting three-star Auslese reflects some of Molitor’s lowest yields from a harvest of already meager volume. Pungent scents of wood smoke, grapefruit peel and quarry dust set the tone for a zesty, piquant, expansive palate that reflects both high dry extract and 12.5 percent alcohol in its sense of mouth-filling mass. Abundant juiciness of fresh grapefruit and white peach linger into a bright, bittersweetly nutty finish of vibratory intensity. As this opens to the air, it keeps getting more expressively complex and gripping: one more piece of evidence that in 2014, Zeltinger Schlossberg was capable of upstaging Zeltinger Sonnenuhr.Inc. VAT£585.22 -
Introducing the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2016, an outstanding testament to superior skill in winemaking. This luxurious wine hails from the Mosel region of Germany, renowned for its high-quality Riesling offerings. Produced by the world-acclaimed vintner, Markus Molitor, this wine captures the essence of their ethos – the pursuit of uncompromising craftsmanship and authenticity.
The grapes are handpicked from the steep slopes of the Zeltinger Schlossberg vineyard, benefiting from its mineral-rich slate soil and strategically sunlit position. Using traditional 200-year-old winemaking techniques, the late harvested grapes undergo a long, slow fermentation, enhancing the wine's depth and complexity.
The 2016 Goldkapsel charms the senses with its brisk acidity, layered with notes of bright tropical fruits, subtle minerality, and an elegant, lingering finish. Experience the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2016 – a true maestro of Mosel Riesling.
Inc. VAT£204.95 -
Descend into a cellar of sophistication with the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2020. This enthralling Riesling is a masterclass from ace winemaker Markus Molitor, embodying the opulent pedigree and intricate nuances of the famed Mosel region. Born from 100-year-old vines on the grand old slopes of Schlossberg, this Spatlese Goldkapsel is meticulously hand-harvested, fermented in traditional oak fuders and undergoes a meticulous selection process, producing a wine of magnificent complexity. This 2020 offering encapsulates a vibrant green and golden hue, graced with tantalising notes of passion fruit, juicy peaches, and a touch of mineral slate. Intense acidity gives way to an astoundingly long finish, evoking the subtleties of its noble beginnings. For those seeking an elegant yet tension-filled addition to their collection, the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2020 delivers an unforgettable journey to the soul of German viticulture.
Inc. VAT£248.00 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
From the oldest vines (120+ years), the 2015 Riesling Zeltlinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (White Capsule) opens with a very pure yet rich and intense bouquet of luxuriously ripe and intense fruits. Rich and opulent on the palate, still with a yeasty texture but great elegance and endless salinity, this is a powerful and intense Riesling with fine yet vital acidity, a very good mineral grip and a long finish. However, this wine needs at least 10 to 20 years to age and might deserve an even higher score then.Inc. VAT£115.04 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The dry 2020 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (White Capsule) shows great purity paired with intensity, depth and noblesse, exhibiting ripe and concentrated but savory Riesling fruit intertwined with flinty notes of finely weathered blue slate and lush peach aromas. Rich and intense but highly refined and elegant on the palate, this is a crystalline, very delicate and saline-finishing ZSU with great terroir expression and balance. 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 30 21 in July 2022.Inc. VAT£520.24 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2020 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese ** (White Capsule) comes out pure and intense and with amazing finesse and complexity, reminiscent of ripe and warm stone fruit and chamomile aromas along with notes of almond cake and notes of weathered slate. On the palate, this is a spectacularly good two-starred Auslese with a concentrated but pristine texture but also refreshing phenolics on the saline finish. This is a sublime, nuanced and complex Riesling from one of the Mosel's most exciting vineyards where Molitor holds by far the majority. His 2020 Auslese ** is full of energy, tension and salinity, and dare I say, planet wine doesn't have that much to compete at this level of terroir expression and quality for a price of an incredible 40 euros ex-cellar. 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 43 21 in July 2022.Inc. VAT£378.64 -
Vinous (92)
Decadent wisteria and lily perfume mingles with apple jelly, marzipan, white raisin and caramel on the nose. The impression on the soft, creamy, expansive, viscous palate is similarly decadent and confectionary, with a hint of bruised apple skin serving for lightly oxidative enhancement such as was witnessed in the corresponding Wehlener Sonnenuhr. This finishes with seductively soothing persistence. A sense of sweetness that threatened at midpalate to become cloying has the courtesy to back off slightly. Any sense of citricity present here is of candied peel, and anyone who places a premium on nobly sweet Riesling preserving freshness, clarity and animation will find those virtues impressively displayed in Molitor Auslesen other than this one, impressive though it is in its own way.Inc. VAT£666.40 -
Vinous (97)
Quince and apple jellies on the nose – headily wreathed with iris, heliotrope and lily – acquire a stimulatingly tangy apple skin edge as well as bright limey juiciness on the palate, which at the same time offers a custardy sense of dense, creamy richness. As with this wine’s superb Wehlener counterpart, textural richness and enormous concentration have not precluded buoyancy and even an airy sense of openness. This beauty finishes with terrific, vibrant persistence and a sweet-saline savor that veritably milks the salivary glands.Inc. VAT£1,368.40 -
Experience the refined indulgence of the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese *** Goldkapsel 2019. Born from Germany's picturesque Mosel region, this exceptional Riesling exudes a harmonious combination of ripeness, complexity, and precision. Markus Molitor, the wine's expert producer, meticulously selects hand-picked, fully ripe and botrytised grapes, highlighting the individual soil structure of Zeltinger Sonnenuhr. The grapes vinified with natural yeast, and aged in large wooden barrels, producing sublime layers of fruits like apricot, pineapple and lemon peel, enveloped by elegant mineral undertones. Addictively drinkable, it lingers deliciously on the palate. Revered for amplifying remarkable vineyard characteristics into his wines, Markus Molitor creates an intricate balance of sweetness and acidity for a continuously refreshing taste. Let the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese *** Goldkapsel 2019 grace your table, illuminating conversations and complementing fine food with its captivating depth and complexity.
Inc. VAT£684.02 -
Wine Advocate (99)
The 2020 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) opens with a highly delicate and filigreed bouquet with beautifully clear nuances of apricot and very fine slate on the deep and complex, beautifully refined and precise nose. On the palate, this is a tender, highly finessed and saline Auslese with a concentrated but balanced and seamless texture. Quite sweet still but utterly refined and noble, this delicate, saline and crystalline Auslese doesn't show anything like power or confiture but celebrates its elegance, finesse and definition. A fabulous, pristine Auslese. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 28 22 in July 2022.Inc. VAT£529.60 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2021 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) offers a very clear and intense, savory, pure and elegant nose of concentrated fruits, including lemon and grapefruit aromas, intertwined with finely flinty notes of crushed slate. Round, lush and generous but also highly delicate and irresistibly savory on the palate, this is a balanced Auslese that is not as lively, bright and saline on the finish as the Wehlener, but it is more textured, richer and possibly also deeper. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in May 2023.Inc. VAT£609.18 -
Experience the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2* Green Capsule 2019, a splendid emblem of exquisite German viniculture. Crafted in the renowned Mosel wine region, this Riesling exhibits the optimal harmony of structured minerality and vivacious acidity. Produced by Markus Molitor, a respected vintner established in 1984, this prestigious Auslese bears a rich heritage of wine craftsmanship. Cherished family traditions and innovative techniques converge, yielding this superior wine known for its profound varietal purity and longevity. Immerse your senses in its intoxicating aroma and indulge in luscious notes of citrus fruits, tropical vibrancy and underlying slate. Whether for a special occasion or just to relish its sumptuousness, a bottle of Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2* Green Capsule 2019 graces every table with inimitable elegance and style. This creation, truly a masterpiece, embodies the finest attributes of Mosel Riesling. Usher in a delightful epicurean journey with this fine wine.
Inc. VAT£383.60 -
Taste the sublime sophistication of Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2015, an exquisite embodiment of Mosel Riesling superiority. Produced in the Mosel region of Germany, this magnificent wine reflects a rich legacy of winemaking entrenched in the Markus Molitor vineyards since 1984.
This compelling Riesling is a true revelation of the meticulous grape selection, late harvesting, and individualistic winemaking approach. Each grape is carefully hand-picked, guaranteeing prime maturation, profound aromatics and nuanced complexity. Undergoing spontaneous fermentation in gravity-flow cellars, the wine achieves a fine balance, marrying lively acidity and delicate sweetness.
The 2015 vintage is notably distinctive for its intense minerality, exuding notes of ripe peaches, stone fruits, and tropical nuances. As the name suggests, the 'Goldkapsel' epitomises selections of utmost quality, signifying this white's remarkable longevity and potential to excel with further cellaring. Experience the unrivalled elegance of the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2015 today.
Inc. VAT£102.86 -
Taste the sublime sophistication of Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2015, an exquisite embodiment of Mosel Riesling superiority. Produced in the Mosel region of Germany, this magnificent wine reflects a rich legacy of winemaking entrenched in the Markus Molitor vineyards since 1984.
This compelling Riesling is a true revelation of the meticulous grape selection, late harvesting, and individualistic winemaking approach. Each grape is carefully hand-picked, guaranteeing prime maturation, profound aromatics and nuanced complexity. Undergoing spontaneous fermentation in gravity-flow cellars, the wine achieves a fine balance, marrying lively acidity and delicate sweetness.
The 2015 vintage is notably distinctive for its intense minerality, exuding notes of ripe peaches, stone fruits, and tropical nuances. As the name suggests, the 'Goldkapsel' epitomises selections of utmost quality, signifying this white's remarkable longevity and potential to excel with further cellaring. Experience the unrivalled elegance of the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2015 today.
Inc. VAT£397.14 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2020 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese (Golden Capsule – AP 22) is pretty reductive on the ripe and concentrated nose that shows a ripe and fine, even coolish Riesling aroma intertwined with refreshing lemon juice and broken slate notes. Lush, sweet and saline on the palate, this is a crystalline, pristine, very elegant and beautifully balanced, irresistibly salivating ZSU with a mouthwatering finish. Absolutely fabulous! 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 22 21 in July 2022.Inc. VAT£239.20 -
The Markus Molitor, Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese 2* White Capsule, Mosel 2019 is an exquisite choice for any discerning wine lover. Markus Molitor, one of Mosel's most revered winemakers, underscores the complex character all fine Rieslings possess with this vintage. Crafted from handpicked, biodynamically farmed fruit, the grapes underwent stringent selection to achieve ideal ripeness. The result is an Auslese of remarkable depth and balance.
This Riesling boasts a captivating bouquet, offering fragrant hints of yellow peach, apricot, and honey, underscored by a tantalisingly zesty minerality. Matured on its lees for 24 months in German oak, the luscious palate maintains an elegant harmony of sweetness and acidity for a lasting impression.
Indulge in the Markus Molitor, Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese 2* White Capsule, Mosel 2019 as an elixir to remember, truly befitting Molitor’s dedication to excellence.
Inc. VAT£267.20 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-93)
Saturated purple ruby. Aromas of blackberry, bitter chocolate, mocha and espresso, with a minty nuance. Then lush, pliant and deep, with lovely sweetness and density. Finishes with big, palate-coating, ripe tannins and strong fruit. This wine has been a moving target in its three vintages, as the 1999 was 80% cabernet sauvignon, the 2000 70% merlot and this 2001 roughly a 50/50 blend of the two varieties.Inc. VAT£933.60 -
Wine Advocate (94)
I reported on the current release, the 2001 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, previously but underrated it slightly. This cuvee is sourced from a single plot called La Plana planted at over 1500 feet of elevation. It is made up of 93% Tempranillo and 7% Mazuelo chosen for its acidity. The wine is aged for 10 months in new American oak followed by 21 months in seasoned oak. It is then held in bottle for 3-4 years prior to release. Deeply colored, spicy, elegant and complex, the wine has great volume and grip as well as exceptional length. It can be approached now but will easily have a 30 year lifespan.Inc. VAT£333.86 -
(1x300cl) 2007Wine Advocate (95+)
A worthy follow-up of the 2007, the 2007 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial will be released in late 2015. This is a cuvée of mostly Tempranillo with the balance of Mazuelo (Cariñena), a very important grape for Castillo de Ygay in percentages that vary depending on the vintage, and it's almost 15% in 2007. 2007 was not an easy vintage and in Ygay they had a terrible mildew attack and they lost 50% of the bunches. It's a cold, rainy year, but because of that circumstance the wine is concentrated. This is still a baby, long and with depth and tannins that should melt in a couple of years. Compared with the 2005 it is fresher, perhaps not as concentrated, but for me the extra freshness compensates and puts it at a very similar quality level. And the rule of thumb is to wait at least ten years after the harvest to start uncorking any Castillo de Ygay. Cheap it is not, but very good value it is, for the quality it delivers. 110,000 bottles were produced. There will be no Castillo de Ygay in 2008, but there will be 2009, 2010 and 2011. That's something exceptional to have three vintages in a row.Inc. VAT£1,064.23 -
James Suckling (99)
Marvelous aromas of crushed berries, tobacco, cedar and mushrooms. Some dried cheese. Then turns to flowers. Very complex. Full and intense with fantastic depth and power. It goes on for minutes. It is a wine that exudes tradition but gives a sense of modernity with precise winemaking. Two years in oak, one in concrete and three or four in bottle. Drink on release and age onwards.Inc. VAT£1,406.75 -
James Suckling (98)
Extremely well-mannered, traditional character to this, showing layer upon layer of savory complexity on the nose, with iron, dried meat, tobacco, balsamic fruit, dried red berries, orange peel, leather and dried mushrooms. A medium-to full-bodied, linear and zesty Rioja that’s full of nuanced flavors that linger through the very long, savory finish. Floral, too. Yet, it remains bright and precise. Tempranillo with 16% mazuelo. Drink on release or hold.Inc. VAT£879.95 -
James Suckling (100)
So much dried flower, mushroom, iron, rust, sweet berry, and grilled orange. Full-bodied with very elegant and refined tannins that melt in the mouth and give a real sense of place and integrity. Balanced and harmonious. The finesse and finish is endless. Production was 30% less than in 2011. Already so drinkable. A wonderful future. This is the new 1934 or 1964, two legends. Drink or hold.Inc. VAT£1,093.55 -
(1x75cl) 2010Inc. VAT£97.45 -
James Suckling (98)
This is historical Rioja in the glass with dark-berry, Spanish-cedar, bark, mahogany and light earth aromas that follow through to a full body with firm, fine tannins that are layered and intense. It really is multilayered, with a citrus and cedar aftertaste. Wonderful length and composure. Try after 2023, but already fantastic.Inc. VAT£318.04 -
Tim Atkin MW (94)
Fresh, serious, stylish and well balanced, this is a delightful 2015, with no sign of the heat of the vintage.Inc. VAT£203.15 -
Inc. VAT£685.61 -
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
The exuberance and depth of 2015 is found in abundance here, with red and black fruits, touches of fig and pomegranate, velvety and supple in texture. Firm but fine slate tannins, and lots of them, suggesting this will age well. It's balanced, super enjoyable with plenty of grip. Harvest September 28 to October 15. Marjolaine de Coninck technical director and CEO, owner Nathalie Perrodo.Inc. VAT£515.95 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Marquis d'Alesme Becker leaps from the glass with gregarious notions of plum preserves, crème de cassis and Black Forest cake with hints of potpourri, star anise, menthol and tapenade. Full, rich, firm and grainy, with fantastic freshness lifting the densely packed palate, it has a long, beautifully fragrant finish.Inc. VAT£542.50 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Marquis d'Alesme Becker leaps from the glass with gregarious notions of plum preserves, crème de cassis and Black Forest cake with hints of potpourri, star anise, menthol and tapenade. Full, rich, firm and grainy, with fantastic freshness lifting the densely packed palate, it has a long, beautifully fragrant finish.Inc. VAT£262.03 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Marquis d'Alesme Becker leaps from the glass with gregarious notions of plum preserves, crème de cassis and Black Forest cake with hints of potpourri, star anise, menthol and tapenade. Full, rich, firm and grainy, with fantastic freshness lifting the densely packed palate, it has a long, beautifully fragrant finish.Inc. VAT£534.26
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Vinous (95)
This dry-tasting three-star Auslese reflects some of Molitor’s lowest yields from a harvest of already meager volume. Pungent scents of wood smoke, grapefruit peel and quarry dust set the tone for a zesty, piquant, expansive palate that reflects both high dry extract and 12.5 percent alcohol in its sense of mouth-filling mass. Abundant juiciness of fresh grapefruit and white peach linger into a bright, bittersweetly nutty finish of vibratory intensity. As this opens to the air, it keeps getting more expressively complex and gripping: one more piece of evidence that in 2014, Zeltinger Schlossberg was capable of upstaging Zeltinger Sonnenuhr.In Bond£467.01 -
Introducing the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2016, an outstanding testament to superior skill in winemaking. This luxurious wine hails from the Mosel region of Germany, renowned for its high-quality Riesling offerings. Produced by the world-acclaimed vintner, Markus Molitor, this wine captures the essence of their ethos – the pursuit of uncompromising craftsmanship and authenticity.
The grapes are handpicked from the steep slopes of the Zeltinger Schlossberg vineyard, benefiting from its mineral-rich slate soil and strategically sunlit position. Using traditional 200-year-old winemaking techniques, the late harvested grapes undergo a long, slow fermentation, enhancing the wine's depth and complexity.
The 2016 Goldkapsel charms the senses with its brisk acidity, layered with notes of bright tropical fruits, subtle minerality, and an elegant, lingering finish. Experience the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2016 – a true maestro of Mosel Riesling.
In Bond£151.55 -
Descend into a cellar of sophistication with the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2020. This enthralling Riesling is a masterclass from ace winemaker Markus Molitor, embodying the opulent pedigree and intricate nuances of the famed Mosel region. Born from 100-year-old vines on the grand old slopes of Schlossberg, this Spatlese Goldkapsel is meticulously hand-harvested, fermented in traditional oak fuders and undergoes a meticulous selection process, producing a wine of magnificent complexity. This 2020 offering encapsulates a vibrant green and golden hue, graced with tantalising notes of passion fruit, juicy peaches, and a touch of mineral slate. Intense acidity gives way to an astoundingly long finish, evoking the subtleties of its noble beginnings. For those seeking an elegant yet tension-filled addition to their collection, the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Schlossberg Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2020 delivers an unforgettable journey to the soul of German viticulture.
In Bond£186.00 -
Wine Advocate (97+)
From the oldest vines (120+ years), the 2015 Riesling Zeltlinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (White Capsule) opens with a very pure yet rich and intense bouquet of luxuriously ripe and intense fruits. Rich and opulent on the palate, still with a yeasty texture but great elegance and endless salinity, this is a powerful and intense Riesling with fine yet vital acidity, a very good mineral grip and a long finish. However, this wine needs at least 10 to 20 years to age and might deserve an even higher score then.In Bond£93.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The dry 2020 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (White Capsule) shows great purity paired with intensity, depth and noblesse, exhibiting ripe and concentrated but savory Riesling fruit intertwined with flinty notes of finely weathered blue slate and lush peach aromas. Rich and intense but highly refined and elegant on the palate, this is a crystalline, very delicate and saline-finishing ZSU with great terroir expression and balance. 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 30 21 in July 2022.In Bond£417.00 -
Wine Advocate (97)
The 2020 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese ** (White Capsule) comes out pure and intense and with amazing finesse and complexity, reminiscent of ripe and warm stone fruit and chamomile aromas along with notes of almond cake and notes of weathered slate. On the palate, this is a spectacularly good two-starred Auslese with a concentrated but pristine texture but also refreshing phenolics on the saline finish. This is a sublime, nuanced and complex Riesling from one of the Mosel's most exciting vineyards where Molitor holds by far the majority. His 2020 Auslese ** is full of energy, tension and salinity, and dare I say, planet wine doesn't have that much to compete at this level of terroir expression and quality for a price of an incredible 40 euros ex-cellar. 12% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 43 21 in July 2022.In Bond£299.00 -
Vinous (92)
Decadent wisteria and lily perfume mingles with apple jelly, marzipan, white raisin and caramel on the nose. The impression on the soft, creamy, expansive, viscous palate is similarly decadent and confectionary, with a hint of bruised apple skin serving for lightly oxidative enhancement such as was witnessed in the corresponding Wehlener Sonnenuhr. This finishes with seductively soothing persistence. A sense of sweetness that threatened at midpalate to become cloying has the courtesy to back off slightly. Any sense of citricity present here is of candied peel, and anyone who places a premium on nobly sweet Riesling preserving freshness, clarity and animation will find those virtues impressively displayed in Molitor Auslesen other than this one, impressive though it is in its own way.In Bond£545.00 -
Vinous (97)
Quince and apple jellies on the nose – headily wreathed with iris, heliotrope and lily – acquire a stimulatingly tangy apple skin edge as well as bright limey juiciness on the palate, which at the same time offers a custardy sense of dense, creamy richness. As with this wine’s superb Wehlener counterpart, textural richness and enormous concentration have not precluded buoyancy and even an airy sense of openness. This beauty finishes with terrific, vibrant persistence and a sweet-saline savor that veritably milks the salivary glands.In Bond£1,130.00 -
Experience the refined indulgence of the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese *** Goldkapsel 2019. Born from Germany's picturesque Mosel region, this exceptional Riesling exudes a harmonious combination of ripeness, complexity, and precision. Markus Molitor, the wine's expert producer, meticulously selects hand-picked, fully ripe and botrytised grapes, highlighting the individual soil structure of Zeltinger Sonnenuhr. The grapes vinified with natural yeast, and aged in large wooden barrels, producing sublime layers of fruits like apricot, pineapple and lemon peel, enveloped by elegant mineral undertones. Addictively drinkable, it lingers deliciously on the palate. Revered for amplifying remarkable vineyard characteristics into his wines, Markus Molitor creates an intricate balance of sweetness and acidity for a continuously refreshing taste. Let the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese *** Goldkapsel 2019 grace your table, illuminating conversations and complementing fine food with its captivating depth and complexity.
In Bond£559.00 -
Wine Advocate (99)
The 2020 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) opens with a highly delicate and filigreed bouquet with beautifully clear nuances of apricot and very fine slate on the deep and complex, beautifully refined and precise nose. On the palate, this is a tender, highly finessed and saline Auslese with a concentrated but balanced and seamless texture. Quite sweet still but utterly refined and noble, this delicate, saline and crystalline Auslese doesn't show anything like power or confiture but celebrates its elegance, finesse and definition. A fabulous, pristine Auslese. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 28 22 in July 2022.In Bond£431.00 -
Wine Advocate (98)
The 2021 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) offers a very clear and intense, savory, pure and elegant nose of concentrated fruits, including lemon and grapefruit aromas, intertwined with finely flinty notes of crushed slate. Round, lush and generous but also highly delicate and irresistibly savory on the palate, this is a balanced Auslese that is not as lively, bright and saline on the finish as the Wehlener, but it is more textured, richer and possibly also deeper. 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in May 2023.In Bond£498.00 -
Experience the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2* Green Capsule 2019, a splendid emblem of exquisite German viniculture. Crafted in the renowned Mosel wine region, this Riesling exhibits the optimal harmony of structured minerality and vivacious acidity. Produced by Markus Molitor, a respected vintner established in 1984, this prestigious Auslese bears a rich heritage of wine craftsmanship. Cherished family traditions and innovative techniques converge, yielding this superior wine known for its profound varietal purity and longevity. Immerse your senses in its intoxicating aroma and indulge in luscious notes of citrus fruits, tropical vibrancy and underlying slate. Whether for a special occasion or just to relish its sumptuousness, a bottle of Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 2* Green Capsule 2019 graces every table with inimitable elegance and style. This creation, truly a masterpiece, embodies the finest attributes of Mosel Riesling. Usher in a delightful epicurean journey with this fine wine.
In Bond£299.00 -
Taste the sublime sophistication of Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2015, an exquisite embodiment of Mosel Riesling superiority. Produced in the Mosel region of Germany, this magnificent wine reflects a rich legacy of winemaking entrenched in the Markus Molitor vineyards since 1984.
This compelling Riesling is a true revelation of the meticulous grape selection, late harvesting, and individualistic winemaking approach. Each grape is carefully hand-picked, guaranteeing prime maturation, profound aromatics and nuanced complexity. Undergoing spontaneous fermentation in gravity-flow cellars, the wine achieves a fine balance, marrying lively acidity and delicate sweetness.
The 2015 vintage is notably distinctive for its intense minerality, exuding notes of ripe peaches, stone fruits, and tropical nuances. As the name suggests, the 'Goldkapsel' epitomises selections of utmost quality, signifying this white's remarkable longevity and potential to excel with further cellaring. Experience the unrivalled elegance of the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2015 today.
In Bond£84.00 -
Taste the sublime sophistication of Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2015, an exquisite embodiment of Mosel Riesling superiority. Produced in the Mosel region of Germany, this magnificent wine reflects a rich legacy of winemaking entrenched in the Markus Molitor vineyards since 1984.
This compelling Riesling is a true revelation of the meticulous grape selection, late harvesting, and individualistic winemaking approach. Each grape is carefully hand-picked, guaranteeing prime maturation, profound aromatics and nuanced complexity. Undergoing spontaneous fermentation in gravity-flow cellars, the wine achieves a fine balance, marrying lively acidity and delicate sweetness.
The 2015 vintage is notably distinctive for its intense minerality, exuding notes of ripe peaches, stone fruits, and tropical nuances. As the name suggests, the 'Goldkapsel' epitomises selections of utmost quality, signifying this white's remarkable longevity and potential to excel with further cellaring. Experience the unrivalled elegance of the Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Spatlese Goldkapsel 2015 today.
In Bond£320.62 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2020 Riesling Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Spätlese (Golden Capsule – AP 22) is pretty reductive on the ripe and concentrated nose that shows a ripe and fine, even coolish Riesling aroma intertwined with refreshing lemon juice and broken slate notes. Lush, sweet and saline on the palate, this is a crystalline, pristine, very elegant and beautifully balanced, irresistibly salivating ZSU with a mouthwatering finish. Absolutely fabulous! 7.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine from AP 22 21 in July 2022.In Bond£189.00 -
The Markus Molitor, Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese 2* White Capsule, Mosel 2019 is an exquisite choice for any discerning wine lover. Markus Molitor, one of Mosel's most revered winemakers, underscores the complex character all fine Rieslings possess with this vintage. Crafted from handpicked, biodynamically farmed fruit, the grapes underwent stringent selection to achieve ideal ripeness. The result is an Auslese of remarkable depth and balance.
This Riesling boasts a captivating bouquet, offering fragrant hints of yellow peach, apricot, and honey, underscored by a tantalisingly zesty minerality. Matured on its lees for 24 months in German oak, the luscious palate maintains an elegant harmony of sweetness and acidity for a lasting impression.
Indulge in the Markus Molitor, Graacher Domprobst Riesling Auslese 2* White Capsule, Mosel 2019 as an elixir to remember, truly befitting Molitor’s dedication to excellence.
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90-93)
Saturated purple ruby. Aromas of blackberry, bitter chocolate, mocha and espresso, with a minty nuance. Then lush, pliant and deep, with lovely sweetness and density. Finishes with big, palate-coating, ripe tannins and strong fruit. This wine has been a moving target in its three vintages, as the 1999 was 80% cabernet sauvignon, the 2000 70% merlot and this 2001 roughly a 50/50 blend of the two varieties.Inc. VAT£933.60 -
Wine Advocate (94)
I reported on the current release, the 2001 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial, previously but underrated it slightly. This cuvee is sourced from a single plot called La Plana planted at over 1500 feet of elevation. It is made up of 93% Tempranillo and 7% Mazuelo chosen for its acidity. The wine is aged for 10 months in new American oak followed by 21 months in seasoned oak. It is then held in bottle for 3-4 years prior to release. Deeply colored, spicy, elegant and complex, the wine has great volume and grip as well as exceptional length. It can be approached now but will easily have a 30 year lifespan.Inc. VAT£330.00 -
(1x300cl) 2007
Wine Advocate (95+)
A worthy follow-up of the 2007, the 2007 Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial will be released in late 2015. This is a cuvée of mostly Tempranillo with the balance of Mazuelo (Cariñena), a very important grape for Castillo de Ygay in percentages that vary depending on the vintage, and it's almost 15% in 2007. 2007 was not an easy vintage and in Ygay they had a terrible mildew attack and they lost 50% of the bunches. It's a cold, rainy year, but because of that circumstance the wine is concentrated. This is still a baby, long and with depth and tannins that should melt in a couple of years. Compared with the 2005 it is fresher, perhaps not as concentrated, but for me the extra freshness compensates and puts it at a very similar quality level. And the rule of thumb is to wait at least ten years after the harvest to start uncorking any Castillo de Ygay. Cheap it is not, but very good value it is, for the quality it delivers. 110,000 bottles were produced. There will be no Castillo de Ygay in 2008, but there will be 2009, 2010 and 2011. That's something exceptional to have three vintages in a row.In Bond£874.00 -
James Suckling (99)
Marvelous aromas of crushed berries, tobacco, cedar and mushrooms. Some dried cheese. Then turns to flowers. Very complex. Full and intense with fantastic depth and power. It goes on for minutes. It is a wine that exudes tradition but gives a sense of modernity with precise winemaking. Two years in oak, one in concrete and three or four in bottle. Drink on release and age onwards.In Bond£1,153.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Extremely well-mannered, traditional character to this, showing layer upon layer of savory complexity on the nose, with iron, dried meat, tobacco, balsamic fruit, dried red berries, orange peel, leather and dried mushrooms. A medium-to full-bodied, linear and zesty Rioja that’s full of nuanced flavors that linger through the very long, savory finish. Floral, too. Yet, it remains bright and precise. Tempranillo with 16% mazuelo. Drink on release or hold.In Bond£714.00 -
James Suckling (100)
So much dried flower, mushroom, iron, rust, sweet berry, and grilled orange. Full-bodied with very elegant and refined tannins that melt in the mouth and give a real sense of place and integrity. Balanced and harmonious. The finesse and finish is endless. Production was 30% less than in 2011. Already so drinkable. A wonderful future. This is the new 1934 or 1964, two legends. Drink or hold.In Bond£892.00 -
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James Suckling (98)
This is historical Rioja in the glass with dark-berry, Spanish-cedar, bark, mahogany and light earth aromas that follow through to a full body with firm, fine tannins that are layered and intense. It really is multilayered, with a citrus and cedar aftertaste. Wonderful length and composure. Try after 2023, but already fantastic.In Bond£249.00 -
Tim Atkin MW (94)
Fresh, serious, stylish and well balanced, this is a delightful 2015, with no sign of the heat of the vintage.In Bond£150.00 -
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Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (94)
The exuberance and depth of 2015 is found in abundance here, with red and black fruits, touches of fig and pomegranate, velvety and supple in texture. Firm but fine slate tannins, and lots of them, suggesting this will age well. It's balanced, super enjoyable with plenty of grip. Harvest September 28 to October 15. Marjolaine de Coninck technical director and CEO, owner Nathalie Perrodo.In Bond£390.00 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Marquis d'Alesme Becker leaps from the glass with gregarious notions of plum preserves, crème de cassis and Black Forest cake with hints of potpourri, star anise, menthol and tapenade. Full, rich, firm and grainy, with fantastic freshness lifting the densely packed palate, it has a long, beautifully fragrant finish.In Bond£413.50 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Marquis d'Alesme Becker leaps from the glass with gregarious notions of plum preserves, crème de cassis and Black Forest cake with hints of potpourri, star anise, menthol and tapenade. Full, rich, firm and grainy, with fantastic freshness lifting the densely packed palate, it has a long, beautifully fragrant finish.In Bond£205.50 -
Wine Advocate (96)
Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Marquis d'Alesme Becker leaps from the glass with gregarious notions of plum preserves, crème de cassis and Black Forest cake with hints of potpourri, star anise, menthol and tapenade. Full, rich, firm and grainy, with fantastic freshness lifting the densely packed palate, it has a long, beautifully fragrant finish.In Bond£419.50
