Riesling Schlossberg Grand Cru 2010

Wine Description for Riesling Schlossberg Grand Cru 2010 from Trapet Alsace

Colour & Appearance

Medium straw yellow with brilliant clarity – a Riesling that carries its twelve years with grace whilst retaining youthful freshness.

Nose

Opulent and mature, this Grand Cru presents itself with caramelised apples and apricots, candied lemons and a hint of ginger. Above this hovers a delicate cloud of white flowers and honey. The nose promises sweetness, but also impressive power and freshness – a fascinating tension.

Palate

2010 is a vintage of particularities: whilst Trapet normally vinifies Schlossberg dry, this wine presents itself as off-dry – and that is a stroke of fortune. The residual sugar lends the Riesling a wonderful softness, perfectly balanced by a precise, cool acidity. The result is a delicious, almost weightless melt on the palate. Candied citrus fruits, caramelised pome fruits and stone fruits merge with notes of cool stone and mint into a multi-layered taste experience.

Finish

Long, cool and mineral with lingering freshness. The acidity carries the fruit aromas far, whilst the stony minerality resonates.

Terroir & Origin

Schlossberg, north of Kaysersberg, is one of Alsace’s outstanding Grand Cru vineyard sites. The steep, terraced slopes between 230 and 350 metres elevation are characterised by granite, graywacke and sandstone – mineral-rich soils that give the Riesling its characteristic tension and precision.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The balance of residual sweetness and acidity makes this wine extraordinarily versatile: cod ceviche with rhubarb and lime, blue cheese with caramelised walnuts or pork fillet with Bleu d’Auvergne cream are excellent companions.

Special Features

An atypical yet fascinating vintage from Trapet. The off-dry style contradicts the house’s usual philosophy, but proves to be a fortunate circumstance that lends the wine additional complexity and accessibility – proof that great winemakers respond to unusual vintage conditions with finesse.