2019 Graacher Himmelreich Pinot Noir (3 stars) Fass #1
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The 2019 Pinot Noir Graacher Himmelreich *** is from the steepest slate, planted in 1987 with genetic material from Chambolle-Musigny. The first bottled vintage was 1990, all of 52 bottles vinified in glass. Beautiful creaminess, lifted cherry and gentle smoke carry a notion of mint and a touch of licorice. The palate is silky smooth with fine creaminess. Vivid freshness and slate smokiness are ever-present. Just a little heat appears on the finish with all the smokiness, creaminess and cherry lasting long. (Bone-dry)
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Stephan Reinhardt, Wine Advocate
Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous
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The garnet-colored 2019 Pinot Noir Graacher Himmelreich *** is deep, intense and refined on the nose, with ripe and concentrated red and dark fruit aromas, mocha and crushed slate notes. This is a highly finessed and elegant Pinot that is almost weightless on the first palate. It has very fine tannins, sustainable crystalline salinity and seriously ripe, sweet and intense Pinot Noir aromas on the finish that is clear fresh and ethereal. 13.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted in May 2023.
About the producer
Markus Molitor is now among the largest privately owned wine estates in the Mosel and also one of the best. With a focus on single-vineyard expressions, the estate produces between 80 and 90 different wines each vintage.