Riesling

Albert Mann
From one of Alsace's most respected family estates, farmed biodynamically in Wettolsheim, this dry white shows just how pure the grape can taste. The vines sit on varied soils around Colmar, soaking up one of France's sunniest, driest climates, which keeps the fruit healthy and the flavours concentrated. Gentle pressing and a slow, natural fermentation in the cellar preserve every bit of freshness. Expect bright citrus, green apple and white flowers, with that lovely flinty, mineral edge and a crisp, clean finish. Lovely with trout, roast chicken, goat's cheese or a simple plate of seafood. Easy to love, hard to forget.
22.61 € incl tax

-5% for 6 identical bottles

12 in stock

Wine Name: Riesling

Vintage: 2022

Producer: Domaine Albert Mann (Wettolsheim, Alsace)

Grape Varieties: 100% Riesling

Region: Alsace, France

Appellation: AOC Alsace

Vinification Method: Hand-harvested grapes, whole-bunch gentle pneumatic pressing, static settling of the juice, slow fermentation with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and old oak foudres, ageing on fine lees for around 8 months before light filtration and bottling

Maceration: None; direct pressing with only a brief pre-press contact of a few hours on the skins

Colour: Bright pale yellow with greenish reflections and a clear, shining appearance

Bouquet: Fresh citrus notes of lemon and grapefruit, white peach, green apple, with floral touches of acacia and a discreet flinty, mineral edge

Palate: Dry and taut, lively acidity, crisp lemony fruit, saline and stony mid-palate, slender texture with a long, clean, mineral finish

Alcohol Content: 12.5% vol.

Soils: Granitic, sandy and limestone-marl soils on the hillsides around Wettolsheim and Wintzenheim, with good drainage and stony subsoil

Farming: Certified organic and biodynamic (Ecocert and Demeter), manual work in the vineyard, low yields, natural cover crops

Ageing Potential: 5 to 8 years from the vintage

Food Pairing: Oysters and shellfish, grilled sea bass, trout with almonds, sushi and sashimi, choucroute, goat's cheese, poultry in cream sauce

Serving Temperature: 9-11°C