Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Fines de claire oysters
    Dry, mineral Saar Riesling and saline slate make a textbook briny match.
  • Roast turbot
    Fine mineral bubbles and acidity lift the meaty fish.
  • Aperitif before dinner
    Fine bubbles and racy Riesling acidity make a crisp palate-opening aperitif.

How to serve Prestige Riesling Sekt bA Brut

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 6-8°C. Cellar temperature (6-8°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a tulip flute: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Fines de claire oysters, Roast turbot, Aperitif before dinner. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

A long-lees-aged traditional-method prestige Riesling Sekt from Molitor: taut, mineral and finely structured with persistent fine bubbles.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Markus Molitor · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Mosel QbA
Price
EUR 40 to 60 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 12 from vintage
First vintage
2010

Frequently asked about Prestige Riesling Sekt bA Brut

What does Prestige Riesling Sekt bA Brut taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. A long-lees-aged traditional-method prestige Riesling Sekt from Molitor: taut, mineral and finely structured with persistent fine bubbles.

When should I drink Prestige Riesling Sekt bA Brut?

Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Prestige Riesling Sekt bA Brut?

Fines de claire oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast turbot and Aperitif before dinner. Dry, mineral Saar Riesling and saline slate make a textbook briny match.

What grapes are in Prestige Riesling Sekt bA Brut?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Mosel QbA.

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