Alsace
Domaine Bott Geyl - Alsace Grand Cru - Riesling Furstentum - Blanc - 2018
Characteristics
Country / Region: Alsace
Vintage: 2018
Name: AOP Alsace Grand Cru
Grape variety: 100% Riesling
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 2 stars in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
Estate rated 3 stars in Guide Bettane et Desseauve 2023
Wine rated 95/100 by the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2023 (RVF)
Wine rated 94/100, a Selection Committee Favorite !
Wine:
Set on delicate exotic notes, the 2018 white Alsace Grand Cru Riesling Furstentum develops a beautiful palate amplitude with a magnificent saline and juicy dimension. These pure, limpid flavors form a chiseled, spicy wine whose vigorous constitution and harmony draw a singular personality, with outstanding persistence. Superb with roasted prawns or goat's cheese. Rated 95/100 RVF.Vinification:
Hand harvested in 40 kg crates. Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation. Aged on fine lees, then filtered before bottling.Residual sugar: 6g/L
Certified organic and biodynamic wine.
Color:
Beautifully intense, brilliant gold.Nose:
Ripe and fresh, with spicy aromas of cardamom and white pepper.Palate:
Elegant and typical of a delicate, straightforward Riesling, balanced and marked by a dominant acidity, with a rich freshness on a long, delicately mineral finish.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Grilled and flambéed prawns, pan-fried scallops on a parsnip crumble, mature goat's cheese.Cellar aging:
From now until 2028 and beyond for enthusiasts.2 stars in the RVF guide, the Domaine Bott-Geyl embodies the noblest vision of Alsatian viticulture. A winemaker of conviction and integrity, Christophe Bott is a stubborn crusader for wines of spirit and charm, drawing energy and sensuality from his magnificent terroirs. As a biodynamic winegrower, he knows better than anyone how to make the most of this eulogistic vineyard, affirming in a sensual, spirited style wine of exquisite delicacy, erected on their purity and balance. A model address!