Alsace Grand Cru Froehn Riesling 2021
23,00 €
Great wine for laying down, from the FROEHN marl-clay terroir.
Fine, chalky acidity, ideal with fish.
Dry wine
Grape variety
100% Riesling
Vineyard
A blend of several plots of vines around forty years old.
Planting density: 5000 plants/ha.
Tillage: ploughing, composting, mowing.
Treatments: Bordeaux mixture, sulfur, plant infusions and seaweed extracts.
Terroir
Grand Cru Froehn: a sunny, early-maturing terroir of Lias clay and marl with a limestone reaction, sprinkled with sandstone at the summit.
Vinification
Sorting at the vine. Direct pressing of whole grapes. No sulfur under the press. Natural sourdough. Aged on fine lees for 6-9 months.
Malolactic fermentation. Minimalist filtration.
Tasting and gastronomy
Thick, golden color. The aromas are very expressive, with foral and buttery notes. Full-bodied and racy on the palate, with a lively finish. The wine is saline, with long-lasting fruit.
A perfect accompaniment to fish and certain white meats.
Storage
7 to 10 years
Analytical characteristics
Alcohol: 12.15%.
Tartaric acidity: 7.07 g/L
Residual sugar: 5.9 g/L
Natural cork
Total SO2: 70 mg/l
Harvest date: 8-18/10/2021
Setting: 07/31/2022
Batch number: ???
Serving temperature: 8-10 °C
Awards
Feminine gold
Gold amphoras 2023
