Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr
Riesling d'Alsace Grand Cru Schoenenbourg 2023
| Denomination | AOC Alsace Grand Cru |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Alsace (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Aging | Matured on fine lees for 6 months plus a further 6 in vats before bottling. |
Description
Alsace AOC, 13% ABV, produced by Maison AM & Cave de Pfaff, 100% Riesling. 2022 vintage. A Schoenenbourg Grand Cru Riesling that expresses the complexity of the Alsatian terroir. Aged on the fine lees for 6 months plus another 6 months in vats before bottling. Intense aromas of apricot, yellow and white fruit, fine spices, curry, saffron, ginger, and incense. Deep, brilliant gold color. Broad and harmonious flavor, with a lively, spicy finish. Perfect with fish, shellfish, and cheeses.
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Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
At the end of the war, two of the biggest names in viticulture in Riquewihr, René Dopff and the widow Irion, joined forces to found Dopff & Irion. One of their first decisions was to acquire Riquewihr's historic chateau. René Dopff was an emblematic and prestigious wine producer who, for several decades, had a huge influence on the vineyards of Alsace by putting the emphasis on quality (by reducing yields, for example) and modernising the labels. He was, above all, the first to associate a particular grape variety with a terroir and with specific soils Read more
| Name | Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr Riesling d'Alsace Grand Cru Schoenenbourg 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still semi-aromatic |
| Denomination | Alsace AOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Vendor | Dopff & Irion Chateau Riquewihr |
| Soil composition | Marly clay, on sandy conglomerates from the Quaternary period on a chalky parent rock. |
| Harvest | Manual harvest. |
| Wine making | Direct low-pressure pneumatic pressing (presses with vertical unloading that guarantee high juice quality), vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. |
| Aging | Matured on fine lees for 6 months plus a further 6 in vats before bottling. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |