Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Albert Mann 2012
13%
1.5L
Intensity
Enjoy the mineral tension of this wine, with delicious notes of ripe citrus fruit and exotic fruits.
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Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Albert Mann 2012
The wine
This bottle is produced from biodynamic Riesling grown on soils of clay, silt and limestone, facing south-east. The grapes undergo alcoholic fermentation, and the resulting wine matures on its fine lees. This pale golden wine offers notes of citrus fruits and tropical fruits. On the palate, the same notes are present, lifted by a nice mineral tension. It would be absolutely delicious with high quality fish.
About the Producer Albert Mann
Domain Albert Mann is a historic Alsatian domain. It is the result of two families coming together: the Mann family, winemakers since the 17th century, and the Barthelmé, the current owners, winemakers since 1654. Located in Wettolsheim in the Haut-Rhin, in the heart of Alsace, the domain spans 25 hectares, a third of which are grands crus. The Barthelmé brothers, Maurice and Jacky, are now at the helm of the domain. The vineyards have been cultivated according to biodynamic principles since 1997, though certification wasn't obtained until 2010. Meticulous work is carried out in the vineyards, with much focus on replanting vines through massal selection, so as to increase the vineyard's diversity. The parcels are tilled, and several biodynamic preparations are used. In the winery, the vinifications are ‘hands off', as the producers strive to achieve maximal finesse. The red wines are raised in Burgundian barrels. This domain is now known as one of the finest in Alsace; its elegant, racy wines are sought after for their digestible profile, complexity and depth.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 2 bottles
Level: 2 NormalObservation: 2 Marginally marked labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13 %
Region: Alsace
Appellation: Alsace Riesling
Classification: Grand cru
Owner: Albert Mann
Vintage: 2012
Colour: white
Service temperature: 12°
Size (in ha): 25 hectares
Intensity: crisp
Leading aroma: mineral
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine