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 Les Princes Abbés 2022
Tasting Notes
Winemaker's Comments
The Riesling is the noblest and finest grape variety of Alsace. Introduced in the 15th century from Rhineland, it is supposed to be in fact originating from the Orleans region. It is very different from its German homologue and from the many other Rieslings that are now appearing all over the world.
Acid (g/L) 5.10
Sugar (g/L) 2.5
Vinification
Slow pneumatic pressing, static racking. Fermentation in thermo-regulated tuns for one to four months. Matured on lees during six to eight months.
Appearance
The colour is lemon yellow with light green reflections, of good intensity. The disk is bright, limpid and transparent. The wine shows youth.
Aroma
The nose is open, pleasant and intense. Racy, we can feel a dominant of fruity fragrances, citrus, lime, white flowers and a fine spicy note of ginger. Airing enhances the citrus character and reveals a mineral touch in a very complex manner. The nose reflects the good health of the grapes. The range of fresh fragrances shows a beautiful, classic character.
Palate
The onset in the mouth is dense, with a balanced alcohol support. The wine evolves in a pithy medium, sharp and marked by a sparkling note. The range of aromas is reminiscent of the nose, dominated by citrus, lime, spices and ginger as well as white flowers and a fine touch of vanilla. The finish has a good length, 7-8 caudalies, with a persistent and open liveliness. The balance of this wine is straight and sharp. It offers a beautiful definition.
Food Matching
This wine can be associated with a traditional cuisine, smoked eel and Riesling sauce, haddock pickled in lemon juice or sausage salad.
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