2020 Weingut Markus Molitor Riesling Erdener Prälat Auslese *** (White Capsule)
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| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | Germany |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (12.5%) |
| Drink window | 2028 - 2075 |
| Available as of | Jul 11, 2025 |
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Description
background of Weingut Markus Molitor and Erdener Prälat
Weingut Markus Molitor is located in the heart of the Mosel and is led by Markus Molitor, who has transformed the family business into a benchmark in Germany since 1984. His philosophy focuses on purity, terroir expression, and precision, with a focus on iconic vineyards like Erdener Prälat. This steep, sun-drenched vineyard with weathered slate and old vines produces wines of exceptional depth and tension.
location and character of the vineyard
Erdener Prälat is among the warmest and most concentrated terroirs in the Mosel. Its southeasterly exposure and stony subsoil ensure optimal ripening, low yields, and aromatic complexity. This is a vineyard that only reveals its full potential with care and precision—something Markus Molitor masters to perfection.
vinification and style of the Auslese*** White Capsule
Molitor's White Capsule represents a dry style, similar to Auslese wines. The *** designation indicates a wine of exceptional concentration and quality, selected from perfectly ripe, partially noble rot-affected grapes. After hand-harvesting, slow fermentation with natural yeasts takes place in stainless steel and large, old wooden vats. The wine is aged for months on fine lees for maximum texture and complexity, without additions or finings.
2020 vintage: power and finesse
2020 was characterized by a cool spring, a warm summer, and a long late summer with excellent ripening conditions. The grapes achieved a high concentration of aromas while fully preserving their acidity. This resulted in a wine with immense tension, a delicate structure, and pronounced length.
smell, color and taste
In the glass, this Riesling displays a bright, golden yellow color with green hues. The bouquet opens with apricot, citrus, pineapple, and stone fruit, supported by floral notes and a hint of wet slate. On the palate, the wine is taut, layered, and complex, with energetic acidity that perfectly balances the concentrated fruit. The finish is long, mineral, and clean, with a subtle saline character.
reviews by international wine journalists
The wine received very high scores worldwide.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this Auslese*** 100 points , calling it “an almost transparent expression of slate and citrus, with incredible structure and intensity.”
James Suckling spoke of a wine “that exceeds all expectations of dry Mosel Riesling: precision, tension and finesse.”
Jancis Robinson described the wine as “breathtakingly pure and linear, with a glacial energy.”
Vinous praised the wine for its “sublime balance between richness and focus, and a mineral grip possible only in the very best terroirs.”
serving tips and aging potential
Pour the wine at 7–9°C in a generous glass to reveal its layered character. The wine is already expressive, but will continue to develop in bottle over the next 30 to 40 years . With age, tertiary aromas such as honey, smoke, and spice will further develop without losing their freshness.
Would you like to order Markus Molitor wines online?
The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
Any fact sheets or other information and/or photos can be found in the tab: Attachment.
The reviews from international wine journalists such as Parker, Suckling and Vinous can be read in full on the website via the links next to the image
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
wine and food pairings with 2020 Erdener Prälat Auslese***
1. Fried langoustine with beurre blanc and citrus zest
The tension in the wine cuts through the creamy sauce and enhances the sweetness of the shellfish.
2. Lobster ravioli with sage and beurre noisette
The fine acids keep the dish balanced, while the concentrated fruit complements the soft filling beautifully.
3. Grilled halibut with fennel and saffron butter
The mineral structure of the wine gives this elegant fish dish a harmonious lift.
4. Terrine of duck liver with quince compote
The wine's rich structure and ripe fruit bring tension and freshness to this classic dish.
5. Blue cheese with walnut bread and acacia honey
The salty, creamy cheese is beautifully offset by the vibrant acidity and ripe aromas of the wine.
6. Poached pear with vanilla and citrus cream
The fruity layers in the wine reflect and deepen the flavors of the dessert, without being overpowering.
Specifications
| Available as of | Jul 11, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Moezel |
| Winery | Markus Molitor |
| Grape | Riesling |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2028 |
| Drinking till | 2075 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 100 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Bloemig, Complex, Droog, Fris, Fruitig, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Professional Reviews
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 100
Reviewed by:
Stephan Reinhardt
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2026 - 2080
The golden-colored 2019 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) opens with an intense yet highly finessed and elegant bouquet of perfectly ripe, tropical fruits intermixed with very fine weathered slate aromas. This fascinating combination of richness and finesse is also mirrored on the palate, which is immediately lush and round, then intense and concentrated but always lifted and refined by this beautifully crystalline and grippy slate structure. This Auslese is still a raw diamond but will surely develop to a spellbinding character over the years. Another fabulous 2019 Auslese from Markus Molitor’s most loved vineyard. Tasted in May 2021.
After a stunning 2018 vintage, 2019 is another top vintage for Markus Molitor, who holds numerous grand cru sites in the Middle Mosel between Traben-Trarbach and Bernkastel plus, just recently, the Thörnicher Ritsch as well as in the Saar Valley. Molitor's 2019 Rieslings are bright, precise, laser-sharp and super clear. They exhibit ripe and aromatic fruit and precise terroir flavors that make all the wines incredibly distinctive. You can't mix up the sites, if you are trained enough, and certainly you also can't mix up the predicates, which are clearly defined, even though a classic Kabinett in modern times is always a downgraded Spätlese or even Auslese, if the category is related to must weight and not to style alone. Only a few of the top three-starred 2019 Auslesen contain botrytized grapes, and even the Beerenauslesen are crystalline clear and piquant and by far not as rich and sweet as this category is often interpreted.
After a mild and wet winter, warm, dry and sunny weather in April ensured rapid budding of the vines. And excellent conditions for flowering in early to mid-June were in place, setting the stage for a good vintage.
The friendly spring weather was followed by one of the warmest summers on record, with abundant sunshine hours and extremely low rainfall. Due to the low level of pruning (low yields) as well as the dense planting of the plots (deep rooting), Molitor reports that "the long drought during the summer could not harm the ripening process of the grapes. Various vineyards in our extensive portfolio of sites were also favored by rains and were thus able to show an excellent water balance in the soil for this year of low rainfall."
Occasional sunburn on the berries had to be accepted as a natural yield reduction, and ample rainfall at the end of July and beginning of August came at just the right time to support and advance the ripening phase of the grapes.
"The development of the acid structure and must weights raised hopes for a classic Mosel Riesling vintage," Molitor reports. "The combination of warm, sunny days and cool nights at the beginning of fall in mid-September provided ideal harvest conditions and resulted in excellent aroma development in the berries. At this point, we were able to harvest physiologically ripe, healthy grapes with high extract levels and immense concentration for our dry and off-dry wines."
This was followed at the beginning of October by a "warm, humid weather period," which resulted in "highly ripe grape material being attacked by botrytis," which was "ideal for our noble sweet specialties."
Due to highly selective hand-picking by a huge and experienced vineyard team, all quality levels could be harvested between September 20 and October 28. The gentle processing of the grapes and musts, the slow spontaneous fermentation and long lees aging in large oak foudres until September of the following year resulted in substantial, very concentrated, stimulatingly mineral as well as finessed wines with ripe, yet fine yellow fruit aromas. The aging capacity of the Rieslings as well as the Pinot Blancs and Chardonnay is again tremendous.
The 2017 Pinot Noirs are all full-bodied, deep and concentrated yet sometimes seem to be a little bit too extracted for my personal taste. Some of the wines are pretty oak-dominated in the first hours, even days, so the right handing is crucial for appreciating the wines that start a bit hard but will smooth out after years in the bottle. For now, I prefer the 2016s to the 2017s and can't wait for the 2018s, which will be released later this year or, even more probably, in spring next year.
Published: Jun 10, 2021
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Markus Molitor is a German winemaker based in the Mosel, Germany. The winery is known for producing high-quality Rieslings, and Markus Molitor is considered one of the most innovative winemakers in the region.
History by Markus Molitor
The Molitor family has a deep-rooted history in winemaking that spans many generations. Markus Molitor represents the eighth generation of the Molitor legacy. The family's involvement in wine growing in the Moselle goes back to the 18th century. Markus Molitor officially took over the family estate in 1984 at the age of 20. Located in the Mosel wine region, the estate features steep vineyards along the Mosel River, a characteristic feature of the region. The Mosel is known for its steep, terraced vineyards. The slopes ensure optimal sunlight exposure and are an integral part of the unique terroir of the wines produced in this region.
Production by Markus Molitor
Markus Molitor has consciously chosen to focus on the Riesling grape variety, which is particularly well suited to the cool climate and slate soils of the Mosel. Riesling is known for its expressive aromatics, acidity and ability to reflect the terroir. Under the leadership of Markus Molitor, the estate underwent significant expansion and modernization. New vineyards were acquired and existing ones were carefully managed to ensure the highest quality fruit. Markus Molitor produces a wide range of Rieslings covering the Prädikat levels, which indicates the ripeness of the grapes at harvest. The portfolio includes dry styles (Trocken), semi-dry and sweet wines, which emphasize the versatility of Riesling. The estate is known for its emphasis on wines from one specific vineyard. These wines highlight the distinctive characteristics of specific vineyards, known as "Grosses Gewächs" or "Erste Lage." Markus Molitor's dedication to quality and the unique expression of the terroir has earned the estate international fame. The wines are sought after by collectors and enthusiasts for their authenticity and age-worthy characteristics. Markus Molitor respects traditional winemaking methods, including careful manual harvesting and gentle processing of the grapes. At the same time, he applies modern techniques to further improve the quality of the wines.
background of Weingut Markus Molitor and Erdener Prälat
Weingut Markus Molitor is located in the heart of the Mosel and is led by Markus Molitor, who has transformed the family business into a benchmark in Germany since 1984. His philosophy focuses on purity, terroir expression, and precision, with a focus on iconic vineyards like Erdener Prälat. This steep, sun-drenched vineyard with weathered slate and old vines produces wines of exceptional depth and tension.
location and character of the vineyard
Erdener Prälat is among the warmest and most concentrated terroirs in the Mosel. Its southeasterly exposure and stony subsoil ensure optimal ripening, low yields, and aromatic complexity. This is a vineyard that only reveals its full potential with care and precision—something Markus Molitor masters to perfection.
vinification and style of the Auslese*** White Capsule
Molitor's White Capsule represents a dry style, similar to Auslese wines. The *** designation indicates a wine of exceptional concentration and quality, selected from perfectly ripe, partially noble rot-affected grapes. After hand-harvesting, slow fermentation with natural yeasts takes place in stainless steel and large, old wooden vats. The wine is aged for months on fine lees for maximum texture and complexity, without additions or finings.
2020 vintage: power and finesse
2020 was characterized by a cool spring, a warm summer, and a long late summer with excellent ripening conditions. The grapes achieved a high concentration of aromas while fully preserving their acidity. This resulted in a wine with immense tension, a delicate structure, and pronounced length.
smell, color and taste
In the glass, this Riesling displays a bright, golden yellow color with green hues. The bouquet opens with apricot, citrus, pineapple, and stone fruit, supported by floral notes and a hint of wet slate. On the palate, the wine is taut, layered, and complex, with energetic acidity that perfectly balances the concentrated fruit. The finish is long, mineral, and clean, with a subtle saline character.
reviews by international wine journalists
The wine received very high scores worldwide.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awarded this Auslese*** 100 points , calling it “an almost transparent expression of slate and citrus, with incredible structure and intensity.”
James Suckling spoke of a wine “that exceeds all expectations of dry Mosel Riesling: precision, tension and finesse.”
Jancis Robinson described the wine as “breathtakingly pure and linear, with a glacial energy.”
Vinous praised the wine for its “sublime balance between richness and focus, and a mineral grip possible only in the very best terroirs.”
serving tips and aging potential
Pour the wine at 7–9°C in a generous glass to reveal its layered character. The wine is already expressive, but will continue to develop in bottle over the next 30 to 40 years . With age, tertiary aromas such as honey, smoke, and spice will further develop without losing their freshness.
Would you like to order Markus Molitor wines online?
The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you pick it up, you'll often receive a nice discount. You'll see your discount immediately when you select "Pick up" at checkout. We're located in Dordrecht, just off the A16 motorway, with ample parking. Click here for our address.
Any fact sheets or other information and/or photos can be found in the tab: Attachment.
The reviews from international wine journalists such as Parker, Suckling and Vinous can be read in full on the website via the links next to the image
Need advice on finding the perfect wine to pair with your dish? Click here for our exclusive Sommelier. Free for Grand Cru customers.
wine and food pairings with 2020 Erdener Prälat Auslese***
1. Fried langoustine with beurre blanc and citrus zest
The tension in the wine cuts through the creamy sauce and enhances the sweetness of the shellfish.
2. Lobster ravioli with sage and beurre noisette
The fine acids keep the dish balanced, while the concentrated fruit complements the soft filling beautifully.
3. Grilled halibut with fennel and saffron butter
The mineral structure of the wine gives this elegant fish dish a harmonious lift.
4. Terrine of duck liver with quince compote
The wine's rich structure and ripe fruit bring tension and freshness to this classic dish.
5. Blue cheese with walnut bread and acacia honey
The salty, creamy cheese is beautifully offset by the vibrant acidity and ripe aromas of the wine.
6. Poached pear with vanilla and citrus cream
The fruity layers in the wine reflect and deepen the flavors of the dessert, without being overpowering.
| Available as of | Jul 11, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Moezel |
| Winery | Markus Molitor |
| Grape | Riesling |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2028 |
| Drinking till | 2075 |
| Alcohol % | 12.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 100 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aromatisch, Bloemig, Complex, Droog, Fris, Fruitig, Mineraal, Strak, Wit fruit |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe |
Parker
The Wine Advocate
RP 100
Reviewed by:
Stephan Reinhardt
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2026 - 2080
The golden-colored 2019 Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Auslese *** (Golden Capsule) opens with an intense yet highly finessed and elegant bouquet of perfectly ripe, tropical fruits intermixed with very fine weathered slate aromas. This fascinating combination of richness and finesse is also mirrored on the palate, which is immediately lush and round, then intense and concentrated but always lifted and refined by this beautifully crystalline and grippy slate structure. This Auslese is still a raw diamond but will surely develop to a spellbinding character over the years. Another fabulous 2019 Auslese from Markus Molitor’s most loved vineyard. Tasted in May 2021.
After a stunning 2018 vintage, 2019 is another top vintage for Markus Molitor, who holds numerous grand cru sites in the Middle Mosel between Traben-Trarbach and Bernkastel plus, just recently, the Thörnicher Ritsch as well as in the Saar Valley. Molitor's 2019 Rieslings are bright, precise, laser-sharp and super clear. They exhibit ripe and aromatic fruit and precise terroir flavors that make all the wines incredibly distinctive. You can't mix up the sites, if you are trained enough, and certainly you also can't mix up the predicates, which are clearly defined, even though a classic Kabinett in modern times is always a downgraded Spätlese or even Auslese, if the category is related to must weight and not to style alone. Only a few of the top three-starred 2019 Auslesen contain botrytized grapes, and even the Beerenauslesen are crystalline clear and piquant and by far not as rich and sweet as this category is often interpreted.
After a mild and wet winter, warm, dry and sunny weather in April ensured rapid budding of the vines. And excellent conditions for flowering in early to mid-June were in place, setting the stage for a good vintage.
The friendly spring weather was followed by one of the warmest summers on record, with abundant sunshine hours and extremely low rainfall. Due to the low level of pruning (low yields) as well as the dense planting of the plots (deep rooting), Molitor reports that "the long drought during the summer could not harm the ripening process of the grapes. Various vineyards in our extensive portfolio of sites were also favored by rains and were thus able to show an excellent water balance in the soil for this year of low rainfall."
Occasional sunburn on the berries had to be accepted as a natural yield reduction, and ample rainfall at the end of July and beginning of August came at just the right time to support and advance the ripening phase of the grapes.
"The development of the acid structure and must weights raised hopes for a classic Mosel Riesling vintage," Molitor reports. "The combination of warm, sunny days and cool nights at the beginning of fall in mid-September provided ideal harvest conditions and resulted in excellent aroma development in the berries. At this point, we were able to harvest physiologically ripe, healthy grapes with high extract levels and immense concentration for our dry and off-dry wines."
This was followed at the beginning of October by a "warm, humid weather period," which resulted in "highly ripe grape material being attacked by botrytis," which was "ideal for our noble sweet specialties."
Due to highly selective hand-picking by a huge and experienced vineyard team, all quality levels could be harvested between September 20 and October 28. The gentle processing of the grapes and musts, the slow spontaneous fermentation and long lees aging in large oak foudres until September of the following year resulted in substantial, very concentrated, stimulatingly mineral as well as finessed wines with ripe, yet fine yellow fruit aromas. The aging capacity of the Rieslings as well as the Pinot Blancs and Chardonnay is again tremendous.
The 2017 Pinot Noirs are all full-bodied, deep and concentrated yet sometimes seem to be a little bit too extracted for my personal taste. Some of the wines are pretty oak-dominated in the first hours, even days, so the right handing is crucial for appreciating the wines that start a bit hard but will smooth out after years in the bottle. For now, I prefer the 2016s to the 2017s and can't wait for the 2018s, which will be released later this year or, even more probably, in spring next year.
Published: Jun 10, 2021
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Markus Molitor is a German winemaker based in the Mosel, Germany. The winery is known for producing high-quality Rieslings, and Markus Molitor is considered one of the most innovative winemakers in the region.
History by Markus Molitor
The Molitor family has a deep-rooted history in winemaking that spans many generations. Markus Molitor represents the eighth generation of the Molitor legacy. The family's involvement in wine growing in the Moselle goes back to the 18th century. Markus Molitor officially took over the family estate in 1984 at the age of 20. Located in the Mosel wine region, the estate features steep vineyards along the Mosel River, a characteristic feature of the region. The Mosel is known for its steep, terraced vineyards. The slopes ensure optimal sunlight exposure and are an integral part of the unique terroir of the wines produced in this region.
Production by Markus Molitor
Markus Molitor has consciously chosen to focus on the Riesling grape variety, which is particularly well suited to the cool climate and slate soils of the Mosel. Riesling is known for its expressive aromatics, acidity and ability to reflect the terroir. Under the leadership of Markus Molitor, the estate underwent significant expansion and modernization. New vineyards were acquired and existing ones were carefully managed to ensure the highest quality fruit. Markus Molitor produces a wide range of Rieslings covering the Prädikat levels, which indicates the ripeness of the grapes at harvest. The portfolio includes dry styles (Trocken), semi-dry and sweet wines, which emphasize the versatility of Riesling. The estate is known for its emphasis on wines from one specific vineyard. These wines highlight the distinctive characteristics of specific vineyards, known as "Grosses Gewächs" or "Erste Lage." Markus Molitor's dedication to quality and the unique expression of the terroir has earned the estate international fame. The wines are sought after by collectors and enthusiasts for their authenticity and age-worthy characteristics. Markus Molitor respects traditional winemaking methods, including careful manual harvesting and gentle processing of the grapes. At the same time, he applies modern techniques to further improve the quality of the wines.
