Riesling Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim 2020 - Gustave Lorentz

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95/100 James Suckling

An expressive yet delicate nose, blending aromas of nectarine, Bosc pear and peach blossom, complemented by gourmet notes of panna cotta and a touch of spearmint, enhanced by a subtle hint of smoke and minerality (slate). Well-balanced on the palate, with lively acidity, medium body and a seductive finish carried by racy minerality. A wine of remarkable precision, combining finesse and brilliance. Made from organically grown grapes. Enjoy now or cellar.

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• Service: 10 to 12°C
• Custody: 15 to 20 years
• Sweetness: Dry
• Dressed in a yellow colour with green reflections, this Riesling opens on an expressive and complex nose with citrus fruit aromas. Very long on the palate, this gastronomic wine is structured and powerful, with a beautiful minerality expressed on the finish.
• Terroir : On the finage of the medieval city of Bergheim, runs on the south face of the Grasberg hillock, a rather steep slope, at an altitude of 220 to 320 metres.
• The southern exposure, the distance from the Vosges front and the steep slope favour a warm and temperate microclimate, with very regular temperatures and humidity.
• At the heart of the Ribeauvillé fault field, which superimposes limestone and marl from the Middle and Lower Jurassic, the Altenberg is composed of very stony red marly-limestone soils, shallow and rich in fossils commonly known as clayey-limestone soils.
• Food and wine pairing: All the great fish recipes (grilled or in sauce), but also raw fish (sushi...), roasted white meats, or simply as an aperitif to please oneself.

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