Alsace: Riesling 2004
Description
A refined, dry Alsace Riesling from Charles Schleret with a delicate bouquet of wild flowers, herbs and spices. A rounded fleshy palate gives way to an alluring, elegant finish.
- Style: White Wine, Dry (Sec), Medium-bodied
- Region: Alsace,
- Producer: Charles Schléret
- Vintage: 2004
- Grape variety (Cépage): Riesling
- Wine pairing - drink with: Thai or Indian
- Cellarage: This Riesling will age happily for 3-5+ years.
- Vinification: Hand harvested grapes, gathered at optimum ripeness, are de-stemmed and pressed and then vinified in enamel fermentation tanks prior to filtration and bottling the following spring.
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.5%
- Full Tasting Notes (PDF): Download
Alsace: Riesling 2004
This Alsace Riesling from Charles Schléret has classic kerosene aromas, a deep straw colour and a touch of residual sugar. Like many Alsace wines, it makes an excellent accompaniment to spicy Asian dishes deploying chillis, lemon grass and coriander.