Riesling Altenbourg, Vendanges Tardives 2019

Wine Description for Riesling Altenbourg Vendanges Tardives 2019 from Domaine Albert Mann

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, radiant golden yellow in the glass – a visual promise of concentrated late harvest.

Nose

A fascinating aromatic profile between freshness and ripeness: lime and grapefruit meet ripe apricot and orange marmalade. A fine herbal note adds tension, whilst with air contact delicate chalky nuances unfold. A wine still very much at the beginning of its development.

Palate

Here the art of Alsace reveals itself: intense yet never intrusive sweetness, carried by vibrant acidity that guarantees freshness and drinkability. At a moderate 11% alcohol, this Vendanges Tardives proves remarkably light-footed and delicate. The compact minerality and fine spice suggest considerable ageing potential – there is still much more to come.

Finish

Cool, precise and lingering. The acidity carries the sweetness effortlessly, whilst mineral notes resonate.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site Altenbourg near Kientzheim sits at 225–250 metres elevation, directly below the renowned Grand Cru Furstentum. The calcareous, sandy soils with sedimentary deposits create ideal conditions for slowly ripening grapes and concentrated late harvests. This is where great Vendanges Tardives and Selections de Grains Nobles are regularly produced.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pure Riesling as Vendanges Tardives – the Alsatian interpretation of late harvest. The late picking of concentrated, nobly rotten grapes produces a wine that holds sweetness and acidity in perfect balance.

Food Pairing Suggestions

Versatile companion to caramelised pork fillet with Asian spicing, baby artichokes with blood orange chutney, or as a classic dessert partner to lime tart with meringue. The acidity structure also makes it an intriguing match for spicy, gently hot dishes.

Special Features

A Vendanges Tardives that impresses through its moderate alcohol content and precise acidity structure. Already enjoyable now, yet with considerable development potential for years to come. Domaine Albert Mann ranks among Alsace’s finest producers of noble sweet wines.