Gustave Lorentz Vieilles Vignes Riesling Grand Cru

Country: France Region: Alsace

Varietal: Riesling

Vintage: 2017 Colour: White Style: Dry

Producer: Gustav Lorentz 

Description:

This wine is produced from 100 % Riesling grapes from the classified Grand Cru site of the Altenberg of Bergheim vineyard owned by Gustave Lorentz. The dominant soil of this area is clay and limestone; the vines from which this wine is produced are very old, between 30 and 50 years old. The pride of Bergheim winegrowers, the Altenberg has been renowned for its fine wines since the end of 13th century. Altenberg Grand Cru wines are remarkable for the perfect balance between their subtle, distinguished aroma and their powerful, virile body. They are gastronomic wines par excellence.

Tasting notes

Eye: intense bright golden yellow color.
Nose: expressive nose that reveals with delicacy some smoky notes, fresh thyme, cedar and lemongrass aromas.
Mouth: the palate is fresh and tense with a remarkable tension, a nice body, a slight mineral sensation, a rich structure and fine density. The finish is long with a spicy touch and a hint of citruses.

Food & Wine

This is a wine for gastronomic meals or festive events: wonderful with fish in sauce dishes, seafood, some pork/veal meat cooked with vegetables.