Markus Molitor’s 2023 Erdener Treppchen Riesling Kabinett (White Capsule) is a dry Mosel Riesling from the steep, slate-driven Erdener Treppchen site, bottled at a modest 10.5% alcohol. Molitor’s white capsule is his house signal for trocken styling, and this wine is built in that lane: light on its feet in alcohol, but not light in intent. As with the estate’s broader approach, it’s made with traditional, low-intervention methods, including spontaneous fermentation and extended time on lees, aiming for clarity of site more than overt fruit sweetness.

The professional reviews are notably strong, with two excellent scores that position this as a serious Kabinett rather than a simple early-drinking Riesling. James Suckling rates it 93 points, calling it “a very distinctive, light-bodied dry Mosel riesling,” led by “aromas of fennel and anise.” He highlights the wine’s balance and shape, noting “forthright juiciness on the mid-palate” and “elegant acidity at the long, well-structured finish,” and concludes it “should age well.”

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate goes further with an excellent 95-point review, emphasizing precision and site expression. The Advocate describes it as “super precise and fresh” with a “terroir-driven, saline, aromatic and lemony nose.” On the palate, the note points to unexpected scale for the category: “silky, lush and intense,” and even “full-bodied, textural and persistently structured,” finishing with “fine tannins and bitters.” The review also confirms practical details—“10.5% stated alcohol” and “Natural cork”—and records that it was tasted at the domaine in January 2026.

Overall, this is a dry Kabinett that combines Mosel lift with extra texture and structure, and it comes highly recommended by both major critics.