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Julien Schaal Alsace Grand Cru ‘Schoenenbourg’ Riesling 2023

R365.00

“Grown on water-retaining Keuper marl north of Riquewihr with dolomite rock, and gypsum along the south and south-east side of this vineyard between 265–380 m elevation on rather a steep slope. Certified organic.Pungent, rich yet lively Riesling fruit that’s so rich and intense it’s almost oily! Broad and flattering rather than some of its more energetic stablemates. It’s already a huge pleasure to drink. Difficult to resist! A bit of a please-all.” – Jancis Robinson MW

Pretty floral notes are intertwined with pithy grapefruit, savoury hints and bark spice and a lovely salty finish. It’s like a little book of secrets, all locked up and anxious to be discovered. – Corlien’s notes

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To the north of Riquewihr, the vineyards run along the south and south-east side of Schoenenbourg, between 265 and 380m in altitude, on a rather steep slope

The grapes undergo manual harvesting and are then pressed as whole bunch. After a prolonged and gentle pressing, the juice is moved to tanks for a delicate static settling process. The gradual, cool, natural fermentation extends for up to three months, followed by several months of aging. These meticulous steps contribute to capturing and preserving the authentic “sense of place”. We consistently aim to prevent malolactic fermentation to safeguard the aromas and inherent freshness naturally present in the wine.

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Julien Schaal

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