Mittnacht Riesling Les Fossiles 2016

Mittnacht Riesling Les Fossiles 2016

Mittnacht, 0,75 l - 12.50%
100% Riesling

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Alsace - France
White biodynamic still dry semi-aromatic

How to serve

Serve at:

10 - 12°C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Glass:
Young and Fresh White Wines
Mittnacht Riesling Les Fossiles 2016
Christophe Mittnacht and his cousin Marc run this 20 hectare farm based around Hunawihr and Ribeauvillé according to organic and natural principles. Although not strictly biodynamic, they use wild yeasts, farm organically and limit interventions in the cellar.

Colour

Pale yellow.

Bouquet

Hints of grapefruit, lemon and a hydrocarbon blowing.

Flavour

The palate is dry, structured, with good acidity.

Pairing

Starters
Pasta
Fish
Shellfish
Cheese

Features

Name Mittnacht Riesling Les Fossiles 2016
Type White biodynamic still dry semi-aromatic
Classification AOC Alsace
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 12.50% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Riesling
Country France
Region Alsace
Allergens Contains sulphites

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Vintage

xtraWine
89/100 
2016
Wine Spectator
89/100 
2009
Mittnacht
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