In the glass
Aroma: green apple, lime, wet stone
Palate: citrus, mineral, spice
Spreitzer's dry Oestricher Lenchen Riesling under the 101 label: bright lime, green apple and slate from old Lenchen parcels.
What it pairs with
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Pan-fried plaice with capers
Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on flatfish. -
Roast pork loin
Yellow fruit and citrus elevate the herb-rubbed pork. -
Vegetable risotto with thyme
Citrus and herb tones lift the vegetable-rice umami.
How to serve Oestricher Lenchen 101 Riesling Trocken
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. Pan-fried plaice with capers, Roast pork loin, Vegetable risotto with thyme. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Spreitzer's 101 is the dry village-tier Riesling cuvee drawn from old Lenchen parcels; sits below the GG tier.
Facts
- Producer
- Weingut Josef Spreitzer
- Grapes
- Riesling
- Classification
- VDP.Erste Lage Rheingau
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 22 to 32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3 to 12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2005
Frequently asked about Oestricher Lenchen 101 Riesling Trocken
What does Oestricher Lenchen 101 Riesling Trocken taste like?
On the nose, green apple, lime, wet stone. On the palate, citrus, mineral, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Spreitzer's dry Oestricher Lenchen Riesling under the 101 label: bright lime, green apple and slate from old Lenchen parcels.
When should I drink Oestricher Lenchen 101 Riesling Trocken?
Drink 3 to 12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Oestricher Lenchen 101 Riesling Trocken?
Pan-fried plaice with capers is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork loin and Vegetable risotto with thyme. Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on flatfish.
Is Oestricher Lenchen 101 Riesling Trocken vegan?
No — the producer uses traditional animal-derived fining agents (typically egg whites or isinglass) during clarification, so the wine is not vegan.
What grapes are in Oestricher Lenchen 101 Riesling Trocken?
The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as VDP.Erste Lage Rheingau.