Near Colmar: Guided visit of vineyards and cellar + Tasting of 6 Alsace wines
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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
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In the glass
What it pairs with
- Oysters Saline stone meets briny shellfish.More wines for oysters →
- Poached white fish Bright citrus framework supports a delicate fish.More wines for fish →
- Choucroute garnie Riesling acid cuts pork and brine in the Alsace classic.More wines for pork →Find choucroute garnie on TableJourney →
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 Schlumberger Saering 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. Oysters, Poached white fish, Choucroute garnie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Saering, an old word meaning 'pure water' in Alsatian, gave its name to one of the first Grand Crus, named in the 1975 decree. Schlumberger has bottled it as a single-cru cuvee since 1976.
- 1983Saering recognised in the 1983 Alsace Grand Cru expansion decree
- 1976First Schlumberger Saering Riesling Grand Cru bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaines Schlumberger · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Saering
- Oak
- Large old foudre; no new oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 28 to 40 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1976
Frequently asked about Schlumberger Saering Riesling
What does Schlumberger Saering Riesling taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Schlumberger's most approachable Grand Cru Riesling, from sandstone slopes lower than Kitterle. Brisk citrus and stone.
When should I drink Schlumberger Saering 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 Schlumberger Saering Riesling?
Oysters is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Poached white fish and Choucroute garnie. Saline stone meets briny shellfish.
What grapes are in Schlumberger Saering Riesling?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace Grand Cru Saering.
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