Dopff & Irion Cuvee Rene Dopff Riesling 2023, Alsace, France

Located in Riquewihr, the jewel of the Alsace vineyard, the village is an object of enchantment that has lasted for centuries. Its layout and structure have not changed since the Middle Ages. The 68-acre vineyard worked by Dopff & Irion is extremely well-situated. With the different types of soil and the varied climate, the estate can produce rich, powerful and complex wines. The Cuvee Rene Dopff line is produced with the grapes brought by their 200 selected vine-growers. The grapes at Dopff & Irion are picked by hand and carefully sorted. Gentle extraction is achieved through low pressure pressing and winemaking at a controlled temperature. The wine is matured on fine lees for a period of 4 months, and then filtered. It is stocked in stainless steel vats for several months before being bottled. Tasting notes: Color: greenish gold with silver tints. Aromas: complex mineral characteristics, white fleshed fruit notes such as apple, peach and pear, bitter almond, privet tree flowers, grey pepper and turmeric. Palate: lively, fresh and balanced, long fruity persistence and mineral flavors.