"Pale gold in colour, this Riesling has classic aromas of apples and pears, lemon oil and cardamom. On the palate, it’s deep, intense, splendidly fruited and with a ‘mineral’ spangle to the flavours, too; just a little sweetness brocades those fruits. It’s long in the mouth and almost statuesque: a striking contrast to the more slender and piercing Rieslings produced a little further north up the Rhine, away from the generously motherly Vosges foothills.
The Altenbourg de Bergheim Grand Cru sits in the middle of the Ribeauvillé fault zone, one of the most complex geological assemblies in wine-growing France, and you’ll find marly limestones as well as pink sandstones underlying the vineyard. Still more relevant, though, may be its southern exposure and protected situation: this 220m-320m, 35-ha site is celebrated for its generosity." - Decanter
"Gustave Lorentz is the largest owner of this Grand Cru with a holding of 12 ha. Released after a 5 year wait in order to offer truly remarkable wines. An exceptional wine that brings together strength and elegance. The nose has delicate citrus aromas, with a fine hint of minerality. The palate is elegant and expressive with a distinguished character, rich and well-balanced, a long and salty finish.
This wine is produced from 100% Riesling grapes from the classified Grand Cru site of the Altenberg of Bergheim vineyard owned by Gustave Lorentz. The dominant soil of this area is clay and limestone; the vines from which this wine is produced are very old, between 30 and 50 years old. The pride of Bergheim winegrowers, the Altenberg has been renowned for its fine wines since the end of 13th century. Altenberg Grand Cru wines are remarkable for the perfect balance between their subtle, distinguished aroma and their powerful, virile body. They are gastronomic wines par excellence." - Winery
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Vegan-friendly
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