Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessmedium sweet
Finishmedium
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityMedium SweetMedium finish

Palate: juicy, displays the mineral character of the volcanic ash soil

Fruity-sweet Riesling Spaetlese from the Limburg site at Sasbach, juicy with the mineral character of the vineyard's volcanic ash soil, per the producer's note.

What it pairs with

  • Spiced apple strudel
    Residual sweetness and high acidity match baked fruit desserts.
  • Foie gras
    Sweetness and acidity balance the richness of foie gras.
  • Thai spicy salad
    A touch of sugar tempers chili heat in Southeast Asian dishes.

History

The Limburg is Bercher's Erste Lage Riesling site at Sasbach, farmed on the Kaiserstuhl's characteristic volcanic ash soil.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Bercher · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
VDP.Erste Lage
Oak
Stainless steel, no oak contact.
ABV
9.5%
Price
EUR18-22 at retail
Drinking window
3-12 from vintage

Frequently asked about Sasbacher Limburg Riesling Spaetlese

How sweet is this Riesling Spaetlese?

It is medium-sweet, fruchtsuess in the producer's own terms, balanced by high acidity.

What food pairs with it?

Spiced apple strudel and foie gras both suit its sweetness and acidity, and it also works with spicy Thai food.

When should I drink it?

It drinks well from 3 years after vintage and can age for up to 12 years.

Tags

high acid medium body medium sweet medium term mood elegant occasion dinner party old world pairs with foie gras pairs with fruit desserts pairs with spicy food price trade up riesling still white

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