{"product_id":"domaine-bott-geyl-riesling-grand-cru-schoenenbourg-2021","title":"Domaine Bott Geyl Riesling Grand Cru Schoenenbourg 2021","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Riesling Grand Cru Schoenenbourg from Domaine Bott-Geyl is a \u003cstrong\u003estill white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e of great character, produced in Alsace exclusively from Riesling grapes. A true expression of the Alsace Grand Cru, it appears in the glass with a bright yellow hue. The bouquet combines notes of green fig, lime and botanicals with a pronounced hint of \u003cstrong\u003eflint\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the palate, it is broad and dense, with fresh hints of green apple, pear and citrus, finishing with a \u003cstrong\u003every long finish\u003c\/strong\u003e that harmoniously blends power and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roots of this wine lie in the heart of Alsace, in the commune of Kientzheim. The vines grow on \u003cstrong\u003esteep slopes\u003c\/strong\u003e at an altitude between two hundred and three hundred metres. The excellent south and south-west exposure is enhanced by a soil rich in \u003cstrong\u003egranite sands\u003c\/strong\u003e, a fundamental element that gives the sip a clear mineral tension. Domaine Bott-Geyl has been tending these lands since 1795, always working with great care for the \u003cstrong\u003epreservation of the terroir\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vineyard is managed according to strict \u003cstrong\u003ebiodynamic principles\u003c\/strong\u003e to support the natural ecosystem. The wine benefits from a resting period of two or three years before reaching its peak expression, ensuring an \u003cstrong\u003eageing potential\u003c\/strong\u003e that can extend up to twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1795, the Bott-Geyl family has been cultivating vines in Alsace, carrying on a tradition that finds its highest expression in this \u003cstrong\u003eRiesling Grand Cru\u003c\/strong\u003e. To preserve the authenticity of the terroir, the estate follows the strict principles of \u003cstrong\u003ebiodynamics\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhancing the vineyards rooted on steep slopes characterised by granitic sands. Awarded \u003cstrong\u003e97 points by Vinous\u003c\/strong\u003e, this elegant white is designed to evolve over time: it requires two or three years of ageing before revealing its deepest character, offering an ageing potential that can reach up to twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Domaine Bott-Geyl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072215466155,"sku":"61656","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/domaine-bott-geyl-riesling-grand-cru-schoenenbourg-2021_61656_1_86a4919e-508e-4e7f-9fb6-df04164270e5.webp?v=1779960083","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/domaine-bott-geyl-riesling-grand-cru-schoenenbourg-2021","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}