2013 Markus Molitor Kinheimer Hubertuslay Riesling Auslese *** (Golden Capsule)

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 92.9 points

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  11/7/2022 - MacLean1959 Likes this wine: 97 Points

  Autumn Wine Dinner. This menu was curated over the course of about 2 months. As a result, every pairing was spot on. Perhaps the finest dinner we have ever hosted, with Miles, MacLeans and Streichenbergers attending and the team of Casals and Lim presenting. As one guest put it: "There are 1, 2 and 3 stars and then there was last night". That pretty well sums it up. In addition to the wines listed, at the end of the meal we sipped '55 Taylor with mignardises.
  
  Among these amazing wines, this was a contender for wine of the evening. The torchon preparation and the Molitor were made for each other. Both bottles appeared identical. Expressive nose, complex palate with full spectrum flavor profile. Long finish. Early adolescence. Lots of life left.
  
  Autumn Wine Dinner
  November 05, 2022
  
  RECEPTION
  Ruinart, Blanc des Blancs Brut, France NV
  
  TURBOT MOUSSELINE
  Candied Lemon, Pickled Beet, Toasted Almonds,
  Gribiche, Royal Osetra Caviar
  Thomas-Labaille Sancerre La Côte des Monts Damnés
  “Cuvée Buster”, France 2020
  
  FOIE GRAS TORCHON
  Preserved Muscadine Fluid Gel, Shallot Marmalade,
  Toasted Brioche, Vanilla Oil
  Markus Molitor, Zeltinger Sonnenuhr, Riesling Auslese
  3* GoldKapsel, Mosel Germany 2013
  
  PAN SEARED SCALLOP
  Cauliflower Purée, Hon-shimeji, Sea Urchin “Choron” Emulsion,
  Confit Tomato, Micro Fines Herbs Salad, Samphire
  Domaine/Maison Vincent Girardin Meursault 1er Cru “Les Perrières” 2019
  
  PAN ROASTED BEEF SPINALIS
  Robuchon Potatoes, Chanterelle/Matsutake Sauté,
  Cardamon Carrots, Yakiniku Dipping Sauce
  Domaine Jean-Louis Chave, Hermitage Rouge, Rhône Valley, France 2009
  
  GOAT CHEESE BAVARIAN MOUSSE
  Fig and Port Gelée, Date Purée, Oat Streusel, Pickled Butternut Squash
  Piper-Heidsieck Champagne ‘Cuvée Rare’ Brut, France 2006
  
  ANJOU PEAR TARTE TATIN
  Hazelnut Crumble, Pecan Praline Ice Cream
  Château d’Yquem, Sauternes, France 2001

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  1/5/2021 - Orange Tsian wrote: 91 Points

  比较典型的马库斯风味，酸度和谐，比较集中，但是宽阔度稍差，整体骨架表现有一点呆板。各种桃杏果脯，蜂蜜，焦糖，贵腐具有一定浓缩度。经过陈年之后色调暗了一度，中后段有轻微汽油，硝石和金属矿物，余韵带清爽。不过不失。91/100

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  7/16/2020 - Vinophiliac559 wrote: 94 Points

  Coming along very nice. Nose took a little time and air to really become expressive. Ripe mango, pineapple, petrol, very subtle honey, moderate intensity. Palate is as expected of a good quality Auslese, good concentration of tropical fruit and citrus, does lack a bit on the acid for me (I prefer higher acid wines) and 13s seem to lean a little fuller, riper in general. Good mid palate weight, fair minerality and clean focused finish. Really enjoyed this but just starting to gain some complexity. For me this still needs another 5+ years before it's full potential really starts to show. 93-94+

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  1/22/2019 - Vitisconcierge Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Minerality shines through very obviously on the nose. Like wet river stones. Sweetness is not cloying at all. Hand to heart I wouldn't be able to identify any distinct fruit except to say stone fruit and ripe (or preserved and dried) citrus fruit. Wonderfully balanced but I thought alcohol could be higher to lengthen the finish and aid in mouth feel.

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  6/1/2018 - americanstorm Likes this wine: 96 Points

  Wow, except for the nose being a little lacking I don't know how much better a riesling could be. Honeyed apricot, a touch of tangerine, perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Luxurious yet crisp at the same time and a finish that goes on forever. One of the best, if not the best riesling I have ever had. Just outstanding. 96--97

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