Riesling Muenchberg Grand Cru

Producer Domaine Gerard Metz Region Alsace, France Encepagement 100% Riesling, 35 year old vines, low yields Sandy and rocky soil, harvested by hand Elevage Aged 10 months on its lies in tank. Description This southern facing Grand Cru vineyard has poor, sandy and rocky soil which drains well and is perfect for the production of expressive, concentrated Riesling. Yields are typically low and the grapes achieve high levels of ripeness. It has complex aromas of minerals, white flowers and crisp, tart apples. The same flavors carry through to the palate where they are enhanced by a lush, rich texture and a penetrating, racy acidity. This wine ages exceedingly well and is usually released several years after the vintage to allow the fragrance and complexity of ripe fruit to develop and the acids to move into the background. This is a quintessential food wine and matches up well with a wide range of rich fish and shellfish, poultry, veal, pork and Asian-spiced dishes. Reviews for 1998 Vintage From the The Wine Advocate, Issue 143 (Oct 2002): "Points: 89. The 1998 Riesling Muenchberg offers rich, honeyed minerals in its aromatic and flavor profiles. This well-focused, light to medium-bodied wine reveals excellent depth of fruit in its satin-textured character. Drink it over the next 4 years." © The Wine Advocate

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