Dopff Au Moulin Riesling Grand Cru Schoenenbourg 0.75 ltr 14%

0.75 liter 14%

Schoenenbourg (literally: the beautiful hill) is considered one of the most prestigious Grand Cru vineyards in Alsace.

Located directly north of Riquewihr, the vineyard sits on a steep south- and southwest-facing slope at an altitude of 265-380 meters above sea level. The Grand Cru covers a total of 53.4 hectares. The subsoil consists of keuper rock, marl, and limestone layers, covered by a layer of gravel, colorful sandstone, and muschelkalk. Riesling is by far the most widely planted grape variety on the Schoenenbourg estate.

The grapes were harvested by hand. The whole bunches were lightly pressed, without prior crushing. After static clarification, the must was transferred to a clean vat and fermented under temperature-controlled conditions. After fermentation, the young wine was aged in old oak barrels on its fine lees. Finally, the wine was bottled 16-17 years after harvest.

This Riesling can age excellently in bottle for 10 years or more after the harvest, developing a remarkable aromatic complexity.

Bright yellow in colour, with a green sheen.

The fragrance is subdued, with mineral notes and further citrus and pineapple. Over time, the scent will develop and become richer.

The flavor is rich, powerful, and balanced, with notes of white pepper and candied citrus. The finish is long, thanks in part to the wonderful acidity.