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Markus Molitor Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
Mosel, Germany
About this product
The flagship single-vineyard expression from Molitor's 100+ hectare Mosel operation — Zeltinger Sonnenuhr is a steep south-facing slate amphitheatre adjacent to the more famous Wehlener Sonnenuhr, producing Auslesen of extraordinary richness and complexity. Molitor's range uses colour-coded capsules: White (Kabinett) → Green (Spätlese) → Gold (Auslese) → Goldkapsel (Auslese with further botrytis selection). The Gold Auslese from Zeltinger Sonnenuhr represents the estate's most accessible collector expression — concentrated apricot and honey richness balanced by Mosel's electric acidity at 7.5-8% ABV.
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appearanceDeep gold; significant viscosity at Auslese level
noseApricot, mango, honey, and orange marmalade richness alongside Mosel blue-slate minerality; botrytis character adds honeyed complexity without camomile off-notes
palateRich (100-130 g/L RS) but balanced by electric acidity (TA 9-11 g/L); 7.5-8% ABV; extraordinary persistence on blue slate mineral finish
conclusionReserve quality; peak 12-30 years from vintage; more immediately accessible than Prüm or Egon Müller
Service
glassRiesling tulip
temperature c9
programme positionDessert course; cheese course (blue cheese, aged gouda); sommelier showcase
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4Individual botrytised berry selection; very rare; Trier auction or mailing list allocation
3Selected overripe/botrytised clusters; 97+ Oechsle; rich but with Mosel acidity; 20yr potential
2Late-harvested ripe selection; 85-96 Oechsle; excellent QPR; more accessible than Auslese
1Earliest selection; 70-84 Oechsle; 7-7.5% ABV; restaurant by-the-glass standard
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Open The LibraryTasting profile
Apricot, mango, honey, and orange marmalade richness alongside Mosel blue-slate minerality; botrytis character adds honeyed complexity without camomile off-notes
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Pairings
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spicy
Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese's residual sugar tames Thai curry heat; the citrus and ginger notes find harmony
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foie gras
Molitor Auslese's golden sweetness belongs with the foie gras terrine; the Riesling gelée creates a flavour loop
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cheese
Mosel Auslese's honey and dried apricot character bridges directly to Stilton's own sweet-salt character; the extreme acidity cuts the blue's creaminess; dates parallel the wine's fruit character
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dessert
Mosel Auslese's honey sweetness bridges the bee sting cake's custard and almond; a Rhineland café pairing
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seafood
Molitor's Mosel mineral and sweetness bridge the smoked eel; the horseradish and pickle echo the wine's vibrant acidity
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cheese
Molitor Auslese's golden sweetness bridges the Saint-Agur blue; a French blue for a German sweet wine
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cheese
Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese's sweetness pairs with the rich Brie; the truffle bridges the wine's earthy mineral character
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dessert
Molitor Auslese's peach and botrytis character mirrors the white peach tart; a stone fruit and sweet wine alignment
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cheese
Molitor Auslese's golden sweetness bridges the Stilton's blue salt; a British-German pairing of sweet wine and blue cheese
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