Riesling Roche Calcaire 2020

Wine information
Olivier Humbrecht
This unique drop is created annually from a careful composition of grapes from various small vineyards in Gueberschwihr, south of Colmar. These amazing vineyards were planted by my father in the 1960s and 1970s and are characterised by a late-ripening terroir on calcareous sandstone marl. Thanks to their east or south exposure on a gentle slope, they offer consistent quality relatively unaffected by climatic outliers such as excessive heat or water scarcity.

Expansion information
The 2020 vintage turned out to be extremely successful for this terroir. Not only was an early and very healthy harvest recorded, but also fermentation proceeded very calmly, as with all Rieslings of this vintage. This led to an extraordinarily dry, balanced result. Large, old oak barrels were used for storage, creating ideal conditions until bottling.

Colour scheme
This wine shows an intense golden yellow sparkle.

Fragrance
This fabulous Riesling presents itself with a clearly noticeable limestone aroma accompanied by pure terroir and a hint of the finest vineyard peach. A playful aroma of citrus fruits and peaches unfolds with an earthy, mineral note that is an invitation to dive into this refined yet expressive drop.

Taste experience
It tickles the tongue with a fruity and refreshing note. The 2020 Riesling Roche Calcaire is a concentrated wine, characterised by a chalky nuance and juicy fruit. Its freshness, elegance and a precise, long-lasting and mineral finish distinguish it. A brilliant food companion with impressive ageing potential. For optimal enjoyment, we recommend decanting and serving from large glasses.

Food recommendations
- Butternut Squash Ravioli with Blood Orange Butter and Rosemary
- Sole carpaccio with mandarin oil and mint
- Lamb chops with grapefruit-yoghurt sauce