Schlumberger Riesling Princes Abbes

Description

HistoricalRiesling is the noblest and finest of Alsace varietals. Introduced in the 15th century by the Rhine, it would actually native to Orleanois. It is very different from its German counterpart and many Rieslings that now appear in the world.SituationOur Riesling is planted mainly in the locality of Bollenberg and the Grands Crus and Saering Kessler and in the young vines of the Grand Cru Kitterle.WinemakingSlow pressing pneumatic, static racking. Fermentation in temperature-controlled lightning 1 to 4 months. Ageing on lees for 6 to 8 months.Tasting The color is lemon yellow with green reflections of good intensity. The disk is bright, limpid, transparent. The wine has a beautiful jeunesse.Le nose is marked, pleasant and intense. One perceives a dominant odor of ripened, candied, fruit, citrus, lemon, honey and sweet spices. Airing enhances the previous odors and reveals ginger and fine floral notes, complex. The nose has a perfect health and an exemplary level of maturity. The term is very pleasant, racee.L’attaque mouth is moderately ample, the alcoholic base is balanced. One evolves on a sharp middle, incisive, labeled with beading. The range of aromas reminiscent of the nose, dominated by citrus fruits, candied lemon, honey, flowers and spices, ginger. The finish has a beautiful length, 6-7 caudalies and a franche.L’equilibre liveliness of this wine is focused on freshness and tension. The range of aromas restores perfectly the elegance of this beautiful variety.Gastronomy I like to combine this wine before the meal, a seafood assortment, a oursinade or Japanese cuisine, shrimp maki yuzu. fresh goat cheese also the highlight. Service temperature 12 . – Domaines Schlumberger