Riesling, Grand Cru, Schlossberg, 2024
From arguably Alsace’s most famous Grand Cru, Schlossberg, a steep, south-facing terraced granite slope planted with vines aged 20 to 50 years, this is a beautifully poised Riesling that is both edgy and complex, with wisps of flinty smoke, citrus oil and light stone fruit. More slender in profile than Ste Catherine, the palate is crystalline, with a powdery acidity, subtle waxiness and a long, mineral-laced finish. Aged for 18 months in old oak foudres.
critic reviews
The 2024 Riesling Schlossberg Grand Cru opens with a tender nose of Mirabelle plum and a slight touch of lemon. Smooth, fluid, rounded ripeness defines this slender, bright body. Granite stoniness makes this super precise while the acid is superbly buffered. Luminous freshness sends out lemon blossom, lemon zest and clean-cut, zesty brightness. The finish is all zest and stone, a triumph of this Grand Cru. Wonderful. (Bone-dry)