Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 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

Medium-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • Pan-fried plaice with capers
    Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on flatfish.
  • Roast pork loin
    Yellow fruit and citrus match 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.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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 · visiting guide
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.

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