Structure

Bodymedium
Acidityracy
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-bodiedRacy acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: lime, green apple, wet stone

Palate: mineral, citrus zest, spice

Mohr's ECOVIN-organic dry Riesling from the Lorcher Krone grey-slate terraces: bright, racy, citrus-driven Riesling.

What it pairs with

  • Pan-fried zander
    Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish.
  • Sushi assortment
    Racy minerality refreshes against rice vinegar and raw fish.
  • Asparagus with hollandaise Find asparagus with hollandaise on TableJourney →
    High-acid Riesling balances the buttery sauce.

How to serve Lorcher Krone 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 zander, Sushi assortment, Asparagus with hollandaise. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Mohr's Lorcher Krone Riesling is bottled ECOVIN-organic from the steep grey-slate terraces above Lorch.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Mohr · visiting guide
Grapes
Riesling
Classification
Rheingau Pradikatswein
ABV
12.5%
Price
EUR 20 to 30 at retail
Drinking window
3 to 12 from vintage
First vintage
2000

Frequently asked about Lorcher Krone Riesling Trocken

What does Lorcher Krone Riesling Trocken taste like?

On the nose, lime, green apple, wet stone. On the palate, mineral, citrus zest, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Mohr's ECOVIN-organic dry Riesling from the Lorcher Krone grey-slate terraces: bright, racy, citrus-driven Riesling.

When should I drink Lorcher Krone 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 Lorcher Krone Riesling Trocken?

Pan-fried zander is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Sushi assortment and Asparagus with hollandaise. Citrus drive and slate minerality slice through brown butter on freshwater fish.

Is Lorcher Krone 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 Lorcher Krone Riesling Trocken?

The blend is Riesling. The wine is classified as Rheingau Pradikatswein.

Tags

dry medium body medium term mood elegant occasion dinner party occasion summer old world pairs with sushi pairs with vegetable forward pairs with white fish price trade up racy acid riesling single vineyard still white

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