The true heart of Alsace in Riquewihr with optional wine tasting
Authentic Alsatian immersion in picturesque Riquewihr - with the option of wine tasting - accompanied by a costumed local character. Where Alsatian history and tradition meet.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 15 to 20 years from vintage.
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Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: lilac, peach, thyme, lime-tree blossom, lime, mandarin, orange zest, hot stone, flint
Palate: mineral, saline, lively and taut
A 100% Riesling from the 3.23 ha Kanzlerberg Grand Cru, clay-limestone soil with grey and black gypsum Muschelkalk marl; floral and citrus-fruited with flint, a taut, saline palate and a total acidity of 8.0 g/L on the 2019 sheet.
What it pairs with
- Fish in sauce The producer calls it a food wine with chiselled acidity for fish in sauce and gourmet dishes.More wines for fish →
- Sushi Named by the producer; the saline, taut palate suits raw fish.More wines for sushi →
History
Gustave Lorentz bottles a Riesling from the Kanzlerberg Grand Cru, a 3.23 ha site facing south and south-west on a slope that flattens into a small plateau at about 250 metres. The estate states its vineyards have been certified organic by Ecocert since 2012.
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Gustave Lorentz · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Kanzlerberg
- Drinking window
- 15-20 years
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Gustave Lorentz Kanzlerberg Riesling
What does Gustave Lorentz Kanzlerberg Riesling taste like?
Lilac, peach, thyme, lime-tree blossom, lime, mandarin, orange zest, hot stone, flint on the nose; mineral, saline, lively and taut on the palate.
When should I drink Gustave Lorentz Kanzlerberg Riesling?
Drinking window given by the producer: 15-20 years.
What food pairs with Gustave Lorentz Kanzlerberg Riesling?
The producer suggests Fish in sauce and Sushi. The producer calls it a food wine with chiselled acidity for fish in sauce and gourmet dishes.
What grapes are in Gustave Lorentz Kanzlerberg Riesling?
Riesling. Classification: Alsace Grand Cru Kanzlerberg.
Is Gustave Lorentz Kanzlerberg Riesling organic?
Gustave Lorentz states that its vineyards have been inspected and certified organic by Ecocert since 2012, and the technical sheet for this cuvee is headed organic wine.
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