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Riesling - Grand Cru Frankstein

2010 Alsace Riesling

The Hubert Beck Riesling - Grand Cru Frankstein from the renowned Alsace region is a stunning representation of this classic varietal. With its pale golden hue, this wine dazzles the eye and invites you to explore its depth. On the palate, it showcases a medium body, perfectly balancing weight and finesse. The acidity is bright and invigorating, enlivening every sip and enhancing its refreshing qualities. As you savor the wine, delightful notes of stone fruit emerge, particularly ripe apricot and juicy peach, resulting in a prominent fruit intensity that captivates the senses. This Riesling is decidedly dry, allowing its exquisite flavor profile to shine through without overwhelming sweetness. The tannins are remarkably subtle and integrated, contributing to a smooth and harmonious finish that lingers gracefully. This exceptional 2010 vintage exemplifies the best of Alsace winemaking.

Tasting notes:


Apricot

Apricot

Peach

Peach

Honey

Honey

Flavor profile:


Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Poached Fish, Seafood, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:


Alsace

Lying on the border of France and Germany between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, Alsace is unique among French wine regions. Ninety percent of all its wines are white, and they are labeled by variety rather than appellation. The region's production is evenly split between aromatic dry Riesling full of citrus and peach notes, spicy Gewürztraminer with characteristic rose and lychee flavors, full-bodied Pinot Gris with a hint of honey and intense Muscat that tastes of orange blossom. Most of these are labeled AOC Alsace, but there is also a small amount of Grand Cru wine from 51 specially designated vineyards. In this region, you will also find Crémant de Alsace, a wallet-friendly sparkling wine usually made from Pinot Blanc. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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