{"product_id":"weingut-markus-molitor-wehlener-sonnenuhr-riesling-beerenauslese-2006","title":"Weingut Markus Molitor, Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Beerenauslese, 2006","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeingut Markus Molitor’s 2006 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Beerenauslese is a rare Mosel dessert wine that showcases the precision, depth, and unmistakable elegance of this famous steep-sloped vineyard. Made only in exceptional years, it combines concentrated sweetness with razor-sharp acidity and the kind of terroir-driven complexity that has made Markus Molitor one of the region’s most respected producers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, it shows a luminous golden colour that hints at its richness and maturity. The bouquet is intensely layered, with honey, ripe peach, apricot, and orange blossom lifted by a subtle mineral edge.\n\nOn the palate, the wine is lush and sweet, unfolding with flavours of stone fruit, caramel, and honey, balanced by vibrant acidity that keeps everything fresh and focused. The 2006 vintage has added an extra layer of evolved complexity and depth, and this Beerenauslese is built to age beautifully for many more years, developing even greater nuance over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes come from Wehlener Sonnenuhr, one of the Mosel’s most celebrated vineyard sites, where steep slate terraces and a cool climate create ideal conditions for Riesling of extraordinary finesse. Harvesting is done entirely by hand, with only the most perfectly ripened, botrytis-affected berries selected for Beerenauslese production. The winemaking is carefully managed to preserve purity, concentration, and the site’s signature mineral tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis wine is a superb match for blue cheese, foie gras, fruit-based desserts, tarte Tatin, or pastries with apricot and peach. It is best served well chilled, around 8–10°C, and does not typically require decanting, though a brief airing can help open its aromas if it has been cellared for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeingut Markus Molitor is one of the standout names in the Mosel, known for its uncompromising quality standards and exceptional site-specific Rieslings. Markus Molitor has built a reputation for meticulous work in both vineyard and cellar, producing wines that are admired for their precision, longevity, and sense of place. His wines are now regarded among the region’s most accomplished and collectible expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weingut Markus Molitor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255796912465,"sku":"OS-464206","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/464206_trans_bab2736c-a1c7-4d52-b191-7295597834d1.png?v=1783461796","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/weingut-markus-molitor-wehlener-sonnenuhr-riesling-beerenauslese-2006","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}