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Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lemon peel, white peach, wet limestone, white flower

Palate: green apple, lime, salt, savoury spice

Etienne Loew's Muschelkalk Riesling from limestone-marl slopes around Westhoffen in north Alsace. Demeter biodynamic, dry, structured.

What it pairs with

With cheese

Munster Local tradition French Wikipedia says Munster goes with Riesling, though above all with Gewurztraminer. A dry Riesling's acidity cuts the creamy paste and the pungency of the washed rind without adding sweetness. Bargkass Our pick Bargkass is mild and low in salt, tasting of hay and fresh grass. A dry Riesling's acidity lifts the supple, melting paste without covering its gentle summer-pasture flavour.

How to serve Domaine Loew Muschelkalk Riesling

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Choucroute garnie, Plateau de fruits de mer, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Etienne Loew, in Westhoffen north of Strasbourg, has farmed his vines Demeter biodynamic since the mid 2000s and bottles a series of lieu-dit wines from north Alsace limestone soils.

  1. 2005Muschelkalk Riesling becomes a fixture of the range

Facts

Producer
Domaine Loew · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling (100%)
Classification
Alsace AOC
Oak
Large old foudre; long lees ageing
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 22 to 32 at retail
Drinking window
4-15 from vintage
First vintage
2005

Frequently asked about Domaine Loew Muschelkalk Riesling

What does Domaine Loew Muschelkalk Riesling taste like?

On the nose, lemon peel, white peach, wet limestone, white flower. On the palate, green apple, lime, salt, savoury spice. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Etienne Loew's Muschelkalk Riesling from limestone-marl slopes around Westhoffen in north Alsace. Demeter biodynamic, dry, structured.

When should I drink Domaine Loew Muschelkalk Riesling?

Drink 4-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Domaine Loew Muschelkalk Riesling?

Choucroute garnie is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Plateau de fruits de mer and Aged Comte. Riesling acid for pork-and-kraut.

What grapes are in Domaine Loew Muschelkalk Riesling?

The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.

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