Winemaker Notes
The robe is pale yellow with green reflections of medium intensity. The disk is bright, limpid and transparent. The wine shows youth. The nose is marked, pleasant and of good intensity. There are fruity scents, citrus fruits, lime, spices, ginger, white pepper and delicate vegetal. The airing enhances these scents and reveals yuzu zest, acid candy and white flowers. The ripe healthy grapes give it a very fresh and precise definition. Beautiful nose. The onset in the mouth is ample, dense. The alcohol support is balanced. The wine evolves on a medium of marked vivacity, with a sparkling note. There are the same aromas as on the nose, dominated by citrus fruits, yuzu, orange zest, spices, white pepper, ginger and white flowers. The finish has a good length, 7-8 caudalies, and a frank and persistent liveliness. Very nice balance, typical of the Riesling, marked by a precise and chiseled nervousness. The range of flavors is perfect.
Pairs well with Scandinavian cuisine, a Gravlax mackerel, a salmon, green apple and toasted pine nuts carpaccio or a smoked trout fillet with cucumber and mashed avocado. And, of course, with a goat's milk cheese such as the briquette du Forez.
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Wine Enthusiast
The aromatic tang of ripe lemon peel plays on the nose. The palate is pervaded by the same refreshing zestiness, shimmering with cheerful citrus brightness amidst riper notions of pear and peach. This is mouth-watering stuff, almost addictive with its dry zesty finish.
Riesling possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, this versatile grape can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and can age longer than nearly any other white variety. Somm Secret—Given how difficult it is to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling from the label, here are some clues to find the dry ones. First, look for the world “trocken.” (“Halbtrocken” or “feinherb” mean off-dry.) Also a higher abv usually indicates a drier Riesling.
Small but mighty, this picturesque region in northeastern France is renowned for its white wines produced by passionate families whose winemaking roots span generations and even centuries. Nestled between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, Alsace benefits from a sunny, dry climate and a long growing season. It is one of the most geologically diverse regions in the world — one of the many reasons why Alsace rocks!
Alsace wines include dry, mineral-driven Riesling, earthy Pinot Gris, refreshing Pinot Blanc, exuberant Gewurztraminer, elegant Pinot Noir, and more. From traditional-method sparkling wines to easy-drinking AOC Alsace, to complex Grand Cru bottlings from 51 distinct sites, and rich, late harvest wines, Alsace produces a wine for every occasion. Most Alsace wines are single-varietal bottlings and are labeled with the grape name. The region is also one of the greenest wine-producing areas in France, with 36% of its vineyard area certified organic.
Riesling, the region’s calling card, is dry, fresh and floral in its youth, developing complex mineral and flint character with age. Gewurztraminer is known for its signature spice and lychee aromatics. Pinot Gris is prized for its combination of crisp acidity and savory spice as well as ripe stone fruit flavors. Pinot Blanc is an affable food partner or porch sipper. Pinot Noir, the only red grape in AOC Alsace, is now authorized in three Grand Cru areas and is also used for Crémant d’Alsace sparkling rosé. Any bottle you choose will offer deliciousness, pleasure and value that is unprecedented in other wine regions.