Domaine Bott Geyl - Riesling Schoenenbourg
Bott-Geyl's Riesling Schoenenbourg Grand Cru 2019 is a fine white wine from Alsace. Made with 100% Riesling grapes grown in the commune of Riquewihr, this wine showcases a complex mineral and candied citrus nose. The vineyard's organic and biodynamic practices contribute to its unique character, with a full-bodied palate and a saline, tannic finish. Perfectly paired with seafood dishes.
Appellation: Alsace Grand Cru Schoenenbourg
Region: Alsace
Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
Vineyards: The vines are organic and biodynamic.
Winemaking: Hand-picked, whole-grape pressing for 5 hours, static decanting of the juice for 24 hours, 8 months of temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts, followed by aging on fine lees until early September.
Tasting Notes: Complex mineral and candied citrus nose. Full-bodied palate, saline, tannic finish.
Pairings: Salmon gravlax, sea bream with citrus fruits, lobster and crayfish a la Plancha, monkfish with saffron.
Ratings:
Vintage 2019: 96/100 Vinous
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Categories: White wine, Alsace, 90+, France
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