{"product_id":"2020-domane-serrig-vogelsang-kabinett","title":"2020 Domane Serrig Vogelsang Kabinett","description":"\u003cp\u003e2020 Domäne Serrig Vogelsang Kabinett is a brilliantly pure, Saar Riesling from Markus Molitor’s historic monopole vineyard in Serrig. This is classic German Kabinett at its most refined: light in alcohol, crystalline in structure and driven by tension, minerality and effortless charm. Produced in tiny quantities and already showered with top scores, it shows why Domäne Serrig is being hailed as one of the Mosel-Saar’s great comebacks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the 2020 Vogelsang Kabinett is pale straw with green reflections, signaling youth and freshness. The nose is incredibly delicate yet precise, with cool, finely etched aromas of white peach, lime zest, green apple and crisp pear, interwoven with smoky, slatey minerality. Subtle herbal tones of nettle, mint and meadow herbs add lift and complexity.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is at once round and intense, yet feather-light and playful. Juicy stone fruit, citrus and crunchy green apple are wrapped in a filigreed sweetness that is beautifully restrained and perfectly counterbalanced by a razor-sharp acidity and a strong, salty slate imprint from the red and grey schist soils. The finish is spectacularly long, taut and mouth-watering, with waves of mineral and citrus notes that linger and evolve. Already thrilling now, it has the structure and acidity to develop even more nuance and complexity over 15–25 years in a good cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Vogelsang vineyard is a 25-hectare monopole in the Saar valley, dramatically steep (up to 105% incline) and facing south to southwest at 150–340 meters above sea level. The soils are dominated by red and grey slate, which contribute intense minerality and a distinctive salty edge to the wines, while the cool Saar climate preserves acidity and aromatic finesse. All grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, with rigorous selection in the vineyard. The fruit undergoes a short skin maceration to gently soften acidity and enhance aromatic expression, followed by pressing in a traditional basket press. Fermentation is spontaneous with native yeasts, and the wine is matured on the fine lees for around 10 months (Kabinett primarily in stainless steel, with the estate’s top wines in large Stockinger oak foudres), before a further 2 years of bottle aging in the cellar prior to release. The approach is purist and low-intervention, aiming to reflect the singular Vogelsang terroir as clearly as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Kabinett’s light body, vibrant acidity and discreet sweetness make it remarkably versatile at the table. It shines with delicate dishes such as sashimi, ceviche, oysters and lightly grilled white fish, as well as fresh goat cheese, young hard cheeses and simple salads with citrus or herb dressings. Its gentle sweetness and cool herbal notes also make it a superb partner for spicy Asian cuisine – think Thai or Vietnamese dishes with chili, lime and fresh herbs – and for lightly spiced poultry or pork. Serve well-chilled at about 8–10°C. Decanting is not essential, but pouring it into a white wine glass and giving it a few minutes in the glass helps the aromatics unfurl; older bottles can be gently opened 30 minutes in advance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDomäne Serrig, originally founded in 1904 as a royal Prussian state estate in the Saar valley, was once among the most progressive and prestigious state domains of its time. After privatization in the late 1980s, the property was acquired by Mosel star winemaker Markus Molitor in 2016, who immediately embarked on a comprehensive replanting and restructuring of the fabled Vogelsang monopole. Today, the wines are marketed under the historic Domäne Serrig name, combining the grandeur of the site’s imperial past with Molitor’s obsessive, quality-driven philosophy. Markus Molitor, often dubbed the “Riesling superman,” has amassed an extraordinary number of top scores (including multiple 100-point ratings from Wine Advocate and James Suckling), and the early releases from Domäne Serrig have already drawn critical acclaim, with the Grosse Lage wines reaching the coveted 100-point mark. Through Domäne Serrig, Molitor is re-establishing the Saar as a reference point for world-class, age-worthy Riesling, distributed globally via the prestigious Place de Bordeaux.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domäne Serrig – Markus Molitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251820941649,"sku":"GCW-SERR-20302","price":115.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/2020_Domne_Serrig_Vogelsang_Kabinett.png?v=1783441625","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2020-domane-serrig-vogelsang-kabinett","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}