Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityracy
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaklarge or old casks

Drinking window

Best 6 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage6 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

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.
  • Sushi assortment
    Racy minerality refreshes against rice vinegar and raw fish.
  • Hamburg matjes herring Find hamburg matjes herring on TableJourney →
    Crisp Riesling acidity slices the oily salt-cured herring and onion garnish.

How to serve Lorcher Krone Riesling GG

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

Tags

cellar worthy dry full body iconic mood contemplative occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with oily fish pairs with sushi pairs with white fish price premium racy acid riesling single vineyard still white vegan

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