2020 Riesling Kabinett Markus Molitor Domäne Serrig - Markus Molitor

Parker/Stephan Reinhardt - 97

Basket pressed and vinified in traditional oak and stainless steel, the 2020 Vogelsang Kabinett is pure, bright and fresh on the highly delicate and flinty nose that shows precise and elegant fruit intertwined with the serious, flinty minerality of the gray and red slate soils of the domaine plus coolish vegetal nuances of nettles and mint. Round and intense yet light and delicate on the palate, this is a pure, lush and round yet also very mineral, beautifully playful and palate-tickling cabinet with less reduction than Molitor's cabinets usually show at this early stage. The sweetness is discreet and counterpointed by the immense mineral and saline drive. The finish is spectacularly long and tensioned, extremely complex and stimulating even at this age. This classic cabinet reminds me of the finest Scharzhofberger Kabinetts from Egon Müller. It is straight, sustainably saline, aromatic and charming. 10.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in September 2023.