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Structure
Drinking window
Best 6 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs25 yrs27 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: lime, smoky slate, wet stone, white spice
Palate: mineral salt, citrus zest, fennel
Eva Fricke's dry single-vineyard Riesling from the steep Lorcher Krone grey-slate terraces: cool, taut, racy Riesling with intense salty minerality and citrus drive.
What it pairs with
- Pike-perch with riesling sauce Racy slate and citrus drive match the river-fish flesh and Riesling reduction.More wines for fish →
- Sushi assortment Racy minerality refreshes against rice vinegar and raw fish.More wines for sushi →
- Hamburg matjes herring Crisp Riesling acidity slices the oily salt-cured herring and onion garnish.More wines for fish →Find hamburg matjes herring on TableJourney →
How to serve Lorcher Krone Riesling GG
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pike-perch with riesling sauce, Sushi assortment, Hamburg matjes herring. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Eva Fricke's Lorcher Krone is the estate flagship dry Riesling from the steep grey-slate terraces above Lorch; the cuvee is EU-organic and Vegan Society certified.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Eva Fricke · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheingau Pradikatswein
- Oak
- Spontaneous fermentation in old oak Stueckfass, 12 months on full lees
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 60 to 95 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 25 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Lorcher Krone Riesling GG
What does Lorcher Krone Riesling GG taste like?
On the nose, lime, smoky slate, wet stone, white spice. On the palate, mineral salt, citrus zest, fennel. Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Eva Fricke's dry single-vineyard Riesling from the steep Lorcher Krone grey-slate terraces: cool, taut, racy Riesling with intense salty minerality and citrus drive.
When should I drink Lorcher Krone Riesling GG?
Drink 6 to 25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Lorcher Krone Riesling GG?
Pike-perch with riesling sauce is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sushi assortment and Hamburg matjes herring. Racy slate and citrus drive match the river-fish flesh and Riesling reduction.
Is Lorcher Krone Riesling GG vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Lorcher Krone Riesling GG?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.
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