Domaines Schlumberger, Alsace
Domaines Schlumberger, located in Guebwiller Alsace, has been family-owned since 1810. Members of the 6th and 7th generations run the company today. It is the largest Grand Cru vineyard holder in the Alsace region with 70 hectares of the classic Alsace varieties of Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer in the Grand Crus of Saering, Kitterle, Kessler and Spiegel, representing more than half the total Domaine plantings.
Tasting Notes
Acid (g/L) 3.93
Sugar (g/L) 35.4
Vinification
Pressing of whole grapes, static racking. Fermentation in thermocontrolled tuns from 1 to 4 months. Matured on fine lees during 8 months. Bottled on 8th March 2011.
Appearance
The colour is golden yellow with bright reflections, of good intensity. The disk is bright, limpid and transparent. The wine is agreeably young and has a good concentration.
Aroma
The nose is marked, pleasant and racy. We perceive the dominant flavours of candied, fruity flavours, yellow fruits, mirabelle plum, quince, golden apple, a touch of honey and fudge. Airing enhances the previous aromas and reveals the white truffle with toasted, smoky notes. The nose is complex, with a superb definition. Maturity and health of the grapes are perfect.
Palate
The onset in the mouth, is full, fleshy and mellow. The alcohol support is full-‐ bodied. The wine evolves on a clean and lively medium, refreshing and finely sparkling. The range of flavours is very complex, based on candied yellow fruit, quince, pear, mirabelle plum, baked apple, honey and beeswax. Always with white truffles and this empyreumatic note. The finish has a beautiful length, 11-‐12 caudalies, with a fresh and balanced liveliness. The balance of this wine is very flavourful. This profile makes it a regional must. A great success.
Food Matching
Enjoy this wine with a goose foie gras garnished with truffles, "Auberge de l’Ill” style, roasted Bresse chicken, creamy or soft cheese sauce and washed rind cheeses like Livarot or Epoisses.
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