The true heart of Alsace in Riquewihr with optional wine tasting
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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: lemon peel, candied lemon, white peach, wet stone
Palate: yellow apple, preserved lemon, salt, honey hint
Rolly Gassmann's Kappelweg lieu-dit Riesling from Rorschwihr. Late-released with the maison's signature touch of residual sugar.
What it pairs with
- Choucroute royale Off-dry Riesling for the elaborate kraut and pork.More wines for pork →Find choucroute royale on TableJourney →
- Coq au Riesling Riesling-led blend matches the Alsace braise.More wines for chicken and white meat →Find coq au riesling on TableJourney →
- Munster with caraway Vosges washed-rind softened by a touch of sugar.More wines for soft cheese →Find munster with caraway on TableJourney →
How to serve Rolly Gassmann Kappelweg 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. Choucroute royale, Coq au Riesling, Munster with caraway. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Kappelweg is a lieu-dit on Rorschwihr's slopes. Rolly Gassmann's Riesling has been a fixture of the long-aged range since 1985, with the maison's signature off-dry residual register.
- 1985Kappelweg Riesling becomes a fixture of the late-release range
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Rolly Gassmann · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace AOC
- Oak
- Large old foudre; long lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Rolly Gassmann Kappelweg Riesling
What does Rolly Gassmann Kappelweg Riesling taste like?
On the nose, lemon peel, candied lemon, white peach, wet stone. On the palate, yellow apple, preserved lemon, salt, honey hint. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Rolly Gassmann's Kappelweg lieu-dit Riesling from Rorschwihr. Late-released with the maison's signature touch of residual sugar.
When should I drink Rolly Gassmann Kappelweg 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 Rolly Gassmann Kappelweg Riesling?
Choucroute royale is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Coq au Riesling and Munster with caraway. Off-dry Riesling for the elaborate kraut and pork.
What grapes are in Rolly Gassmann Kappelweg Riesling?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.
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