Riesling Schoenenbourg Grand Cru 2017

Wine Description for Riesling Schoenenbourg Grand Cru 2017 by Trapet Alsace

Colour & Appearance

Pale golden yellow with brilliant clarity – a wine that visually underscores its youthful freshness.

Nose

Elegant and mineral-driven, this Schoenenbourg unfolds its complex aromatic interplay after exposure to air. Initially, stony notes and apple skin dominate, accompanied by citron. With patience, a rich palette opens up: vineyard peach, apple compote, delicate florals and a hint of honey – an aromatic profile that unites minerality and fruit in perfect balance.

Palate

Smooth and juicy on the palate with youthful fruit, enveloped by fine sweetness. Precise minerality and subtle tannins lend structure and depth. At 14% alcohol, the wine displays power without heaviness. The balance between fruit, sweetness and mineral tension is remarkable – a Grand Cru that is still in its infancy.

Finish

Persistent and mineral-driven, with fine fruit that lingers long. The acidity structure promises excellent development.

Terroir & Origin

Schoenenbourg lies north of Riquewihr on steep south and south-east facing slopes between 265 and 380 metres elevation. The complex subsoil of Keuper, marl, dolomite and gypsum, interspersed with shell limestone and Vosges sandstone, characterises the distinctive minerality of this 53.4-hectare Grand Cru.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Versatile in application: cod with almond crust and salt lemon sauce, scallops with vanilla-orange butter or cauliflower-coconut curry. The combination of fruit and minerality harmonises particularly well with dishes that unite savoury and fruity elements.

Special Characteristics

A Grand Cru with extraordinary ageing potential. Trapet Alsace has created a Riesling here that rewards patience – those with time should allow it to mature for further years. For impatient connoisseurs: decant generously. A wine that bears the hallmark of its terroir and the signature of a meticulous winemaker.