In the glass
Aroma: lemon peel, white peach, wet limestone, white flower
Palate: yellow apple, candied lemon, salt, savoury spice
Sylvie Spielmann's Altenberg de Bergheim Riesling from calcareous Bergheim slopes. Biodynamic, dry, structured; one of the rare female-run domaines in Alsace.
What it pairs with
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Plateau de fruits de mer
Calcareous Riesling against shellfish. -
Pike quenelle Nantua
Cream-sauced freshwater fish for racy stone. -
Aged Comte
Crystalline cheese for the wine's mineral cut.
How to serve Sylvie Spielmann Altenberg de Bergheim 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, Pike quenelle Nantua, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Sylvie Spielmann took over the family domaine in 1989 and has bottled Altenberg de Bergheim Riesling as a Grand Cru cuvee since, biodynamic since the late 1990s.
- 1989 — Sylvie Spielmann takes over the domaine; first Altenberg Riesling bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Sylvie Spielmann
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim
- Oak
- Large old foudre; long lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 42 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1989
Frequently asked about Sylvie Spielmann Altenberg de Bergheim Riesling
What does Sylvie Spielmann Altenberg de Bergheim Riesling taste like?
On the nose, lemon peel, white peach, wet limestone, white flower. On the palate, yellow apple, candied lemon, salt, savoury spice. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Sylvie Spielmann's Altenberg de Bergheim Riesling from calcareous Bergheim slopes. Biodynamic, dry, structured; one of the rare female-run domaines in Alsace.
When should I drink Sylvie Spielmann Altenberg de Bergheim Riesling?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Sylvie Spielmann Altenberg de Bergheim Riesling?
Plateau de fruits de mer is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Pike quenelle Nantua and Aged Comte. Calcareous Riesling against shellfish.
What grapes are in Sylvie Spielmann Altenberg de Bergheim Riesling?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim.