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Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

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: 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

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 Melanie Pfister Engelberg 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. 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.

  1. 2005First Melanie Pfister Engelberg Riesling Grand Cru bottling

Facts

Producer
Domaine Melanie Pfister · visiting guide
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.

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