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Grand Cru Sommerberg

2011 Alsace Grand Cru Riesling

The Albert Boxler Grand Cru Sommerberg from the esteemed Alsace Grand Cru region is a captivating white wine that truly embodies the essence of its terroir. This 2011 vintage Riesling showcases a medium body, offering a harmonious balance of richness and elegance. The acidity is high, lending a bright and invigorating crispness that elevates the experience, making it incredibly refreshing. As you indulge in each sip, the flavor profile reveals pronounced fruit intensity, with notes of juicy stone fruits, vibrant citrus, and floral undertones that create an alluring complexity. This wine is strikingly dry, allowing its intricate flavors to shine through without any sweetness to mask its mineral backbone. The structure is complemented by subtle yet notable acidity, ensuring a delightful finish that lingers gracefully on the palate.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Peach

Peach

Honey

Honey

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Roasted Salmon, Thai, Spicy Thai Curry

Region:


France
France

While it was not the first country to master winemaking, no other country has determined the course of wine and wine culture as much as France. From the sparkling wines of Champagne to the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of Burgundy; from Bordeaux's sumptuous blends to Alsace's Riesling; and from the Loire Valley's Sauvignon Blancs to exciting new regions like Pays d'Oc in the south, France has given the world nearly all the major styles and grape varieties that dominate what we drink today. There are numerous reasons why France and wine are so inextricably linked, but perhaps the foremost is geography. Few places can rival France's unique array of hot and cool-climate regions and the abundant maritime influences and mountainous terrain found throughout the country.

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