Overview
Alsace Riesling is the region's intellectual backbone — dry, powerful, built to age. The 51 Grand Cru sites, each with defined geology, produce Riesling of extraordinary site-specific character. Rangen de Thann (volcanic), Schlossberg (granite) and Rosacker (Kimmeridgian) are the most celebrated.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Pale lemon-green
- Nose
- Lime, Lemon, Peach, Petrol and White flowers.
- Palate
- Alsace's king — dry, powerful, petrol-kissed with infinite age. Generally medium-bodied, crisp acidity, dry, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Medium3/5
Tannins Silky1/5
Acidity Crisp4/5
Sweetness Bone Dry1/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
Riesling
Aromas And Notes
LimeLemonPeachApricotPineapplePetrolWhite flowersSpiceMineralsHoneyBeeswaxToast
Terroir
Continental, protected from rain by the Vosges mountains — France's driest wine region.
GraniteVolcanic basaltLimestoneSandstoneGneiss
Food Pairings
Choucroute garnieMunster cheeseGrilled troutFoie gras
Notable Producers
- Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, founded 1620 - Riesling Rangen de Thann Clos Saint-Urbain
- Trimbach, founded 1626 - Riesling Clos Sainte-Hune
- Hugel & Fils, founded 1639 - Riesling Jubilee