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.
Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Grand Cru Saering 2021
Tasting Notes
Winemaker's Comments
First mentioned in 1250, the Saering plot escapes from the hill and extends like a peninsula on the plain, forming a sort of tongue of land in the form of a ring. It has been sold under its own since 1830.
Acid (g/L) 5.71
Sugar (g/L) 3.8
Vinification
The grapes are hand-picked and whole bunches are pressed. There is static settling of the lees. The wine is fermented in temperature controlled tuns, followed by raising on the less for 8 months
Appearance
The appearance is golden yellow with silvery reflections. The robe is bright and clear, a beautiful fluidity.
Aroma
The nose is pleasant and refined, still a little restrained. I detect nevertheless subtle hints of citrus fruit zest and dried flowers. After aeration, the aromatic potential is revealed with intensity and finesse. One can feel notes of chamomile, lime and a touch of spices such as white pepper. A young nose with obvious potential.
Palate
The onset of this wine on the palate is pure and intense. Its equilibrium is characterized by noble material integrated in a cool, tense and mature freshness. An airy feeling gives dimension to this mouth and allows the development of notes evoking citrus fruit zest and cut grass. The length is subtle and precise, marked by a fine, smoky, mineral trend that finishes the wine with salinity. A palate that is still developing.
Food Matching
Serve with white sea fish cooked "au naturel”, shellfish or cod cooked at low temperature with herbs, fried prawns with lime, risotto with clams and mussels.
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