In the glass
Aroma: lemon peel, white peach, wet limestone, white flower
Palate: yellow apple, candied lemon, salt, spice
Melanie Pfister's Engelberg Riesling from northern Alsace limestone slopes near Dahlenheim. Biodynamic and bone-dry.
What it pairs with
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Plateau de fruits de mer
Limestone Riesling against shellfish. -
Choucroute garnie
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Riesling acid for pork-and-kraut. -
Aged Comte
Crystalline cheese for the wine's stone and salt.
How to serve Melanie Pfister Engelberg Riesling
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Plateau de fruits de mer, Choucroute garnie, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Engelberg is the northernmost Alsace Grand Cru, around Dahlenheim. Melanie Pfister, one of the rare female-run domaines in north Alsace, farms it biodynamically.
- 2005 — First Melanie Pfister Engelberg Riesling Grand Cru bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Melanie Pfister
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Engelberg
- Oak
- Large old foudre; no new oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 25 to 38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Melanie Pfister Engelberg Riesling
What does Melanie Pfister Engelberg Riesling taste like?
On the nose, lemon peel, white peach, wet limestone, white flower. On the palate, yellow apple, candied lemon, salt, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Melanie Pfister's Engelberg Riesling from northern Alsace limestone slopes near Dahlenheim. Biodynamic and bone-dry.
When should I drink Melanie Pfister Engelberg 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 Melanie Pfister Engelberg Riesling?
Plateau de fruits de mer is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Choucroute garnie and Aged Comte. Limestone Riesling against shellfish.
What grapes are in Melanie Pfister Engelberg Riesling?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace Grand Cru Engelberg.