Riesling L’Épicentre Schlossberg 2010 375ml

Wine Description for Riesling L’Épicentre Schlossberg 2010 375ml by Domaine Albert Mann

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, sparkling golden yellow, deepening towards the rim – a visual promise of the concentrated sweetness that defines this wine.

Nose

An enchanting aromatic profile that marries the mineral precision of granite soil with opulent fruit. Sweet citrus fruits meet fresh mint and ginger, whilst exotic notes of pineapple and mango provide complexity. Floral accents of elderflower and acacia lend the bouquet an elegant depth.

Palate

Here the true greatness of this wine reveals itself: An intense yet never obtrusive sweetness is perfectly balanced by a vibrant acidity. The saline minerality of the granite soil runs through the entire palate, lending the wine remarkable precision and length at just 8.5% alcohol. Pure finesse.

Finish

Extraordinarily long and sustained. The minerality lingers, accompanied by a fine sweetness-acidity balance that evokes the great Schlossberg for minutes to come.

Terroir & Origin

The Schlossberg Grand Cru, situated north of Kaysersberg, ranks among the historically most significant vineyard sites of Alsace. The steep, purely south-facing vineyard on pure granite bedrock extends between 230 and 400 metres elevation. The gravelly, sandy and mineral-rich soils shape the unmistakable character of this Riesling.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The sweetness-acidity tension makes this wine the ideal companion for prawns with spicy tandoori crust and passion fruit ragout. Equally harmonious: baked Fourme d’Ambert with honey-glazed pineapple or a caramelised lime tart with meringue. Generally a revelation with seafood and spicy Asian dishes.

Special Features

The designation „L’Épicentre“ – the epicentre – is programme: this is the most concentrated, most mineral expression of Schlossberg from Domaine Albert Mann. The 375ml bottle underscores the noble-sweet character of this extraordinary Riesling, which unites power and elegance in rare perfection.