Schoenenbourg

2004 Alsace Riesling

The Pierre Sparr Schoenenbourg 2004 Riesling is a beautifully crafted white wine from the renowned Alsace region, known for its exceptional terroir. This vintage showcases a light to medium body, making it incredibly refreshing and enjoyable. With a high acidity level, it possesses a bright, mouthwatering quality that invigorates the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering delightful notes of ripe stone fruit and citrus, which are perfectly balanced by a touch of minerality. This Riesling is bone dry, making it an excellent choice for those who appreciate crisp and clean white wines. Its elegant character and complexity make it a splendid companion for a variety of dishes or delightful on its own.

Tasting notes:

Apricot

Peach

Honey

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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