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Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spatlese Off Dry 2023

Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spatlese Off Dry 2023

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Markus Molitor Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese Off Dry 2023 is an expressive Mosel Riesling from steep slate slopes above Bernkastel, showing ripe nectarine, melon and pineapple with hints of citrus and a fine mineral edge. Medium‑bodied with a clearly off‑dry profile, it balances lush tropical and stone‑fruit richness with refreshing acidity, finishing long, elegant and gently saline. Serve at 8–10°C; enjoy now for its vibrant fruit or over the next 15–20 years as it develops more honeyed, waxy and petrol nuances.​
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This Spätlese Off Dry (green‑capsule/feinherb style) comes from the Bernkasteler Badstube vineyard in the middle Mosel, a classic steep site of weathered slate known for producing finely structured, fragrant Rieslings. Late‑harvested Spätlese grapes provide extra ripeness and depth, while the off‑dry balance aims for intensity and length without the full richness of dessert styles, letting the slate‑driven minerality remain prominent.​

Grapes are hand‑harvested, gently pressed and fermented at cool temperatures, with fermentation stopped before all sugar is consumed to retain a moderate level of residual sweetness. Maturation on fine lees in stainless steel helps integrate sweetness and acidity and adds subtle creaminess, yielding a wine that is both vivid and polished, with a seamless interplay of fruit, acid and mineral notes.​

Tasting Notes

  • Aromas of tropical fruit, nectarine, melon and pineapple, supported by citrus zest, ripe apple and delicate floral hints.​

  • On the palate, juicy stone‑fruit and exotic fruit flavours sit over a veil of off‑dry sweetness, lifted by intense, mouthwatering acidity.​

  • The finish is clean, long and balanced, carrying tinned‑fruit, honey and wet‑stone nuances with a touch of herbal and balsamic lift.​

Awards and Accolades
The 2023 Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spätlese (green capsule) holds an aggregated quality rating of about 94% on Vinous’ database, placing it among the stronger Mosel Spätlese releases of the vintage. Earlier nearby vintages of the same cuvée have received low‑ to mid‑90s scores from leading critics, who praise the clarity of stone‑fruit and tropical‑fruit character, finely judged sweetness and powerful yet elegant acid‑mineral backbone.​

Serving and Cellaring
Serve at 8–10°C in small to medium white‑wine glasses, allowing a few minutes in the glass for the tropical‑fruit and floral notes to open up. This Spätlese Off Dry pairs particularly well with Asian cuisine, mildly spicy dishes, pork or duck with fruit components, rich poultry, and soft or semi‑soft cheeses, and it can be enjoyed now or cellared 15–20 years to gain layers of beeswax, dried fruit and petrol while retaining freshness.​

Technical Details
Alcohol: about 10–11% ABV, typical for off‑dry Mosel Spätlese of this style.​
Residual Sugar: off‑dry/feinherb Spätlese level; clearly perceptible sweetness balanced by intense acidity.​
Closure: cork, consistent with green‑capsule Bernkasteler Badstube Spätlese bottlings.

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