In the glass
Aroma: lime, smoky slate, white spice
Palate: mineral, citrus zest, white pepper
Eva Fricke's dry Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling: cool, taut, citrus-driven Riesling from steep grey-slate terraces above the Rhine.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried zander
Racy slate and citrus drive slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish. -
Roast Bresse chicken
Smoky slate elevates the herb-roasted poultry. -
Aged Gruyere
Salty slate plays against the nutty cow-milk cheese.
How to serve Lorcher Schlossberg 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. Pan-fried zander, Roast Bresse chicken, Aged Gruyere. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Fricke's Lorcher Schlossberg sits at the estate's dry top tier alongside the Krone; both come from the steep grey-slate terraces above Lorch and Lorchhausen.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Eva Fricke
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- Rheingau Pradikatswein
- Oak
- Spontaneous fermentation in old oak Stueckfass with extended lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 55 to 85 at retail
- Drinking window
- 6 to 22 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling GG
What does Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling GG taste like?
On the nose, lime, smoky slate, white spice. On the palate, mineral, citrus zest, white pepper. Structurally full-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Eva Fricke's dry Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling: cool, taut, citrus-driven Riesling from steep grey-slate terraces above the Rhine.
When should I drink Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling GG?
Drink 6 to 22 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Lorcher Schlossberg Riesling GG?
Pan-fried zander is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast Bresse chicken and Aged Gruyere. Racy slate and citrus drive slice through brown butter on the freshwater fish.
Is Lorcher Schlossberg 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 Schlossberg Riesling GG?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.