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Vendanges Tardives

2009 Alsace Riesling

Domaine Marcel Deiss Vendanges Tardives is a stunning white wine from the illustrious Alsace region, crafted from the noble Riesling variety. This 2009 vintage is a delightful representation of late-harvest winemaking, showcasing a luscious body that envelops the palate in luxurious fruit flavors. The wine exhibits a high acidity, which brings an invigorating brightness and balance to its rich sweetness, making it delightfully mouthwatering. With a prominent fruit intensity, expect notes of apricot and peach complemented by hints of honey and floral undertones, creating a truly enchanting experience. This Vendanges Tardives is effortlessly dry, allowing the natural sweetness of the fruit to shine without overwhelming the senses, inviting you to savor each sip while appreciating its elegant complexity. The combination of these attributes makes this wine a remarkable choice for pairing with rich desserts or simply enjoying on its own.

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:


Roasted Duck, Peking Duck, Asian Chicken Salad

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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