The 2016 Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg from Domaine Trapet Père et Fils is a wine of great elegance and beautiful minerality, a true expression of its terroir. It will captivate lovers of precise and racy Rieslings, while offering excellent aging potential. This wine exemplifies Domaine Trapet’s expertise in crafting outstanding Alsace wines with a deep sense of place.
2016 Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg Trapet Père et Fils
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The 2016 Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg from Domaine Trapet Père et Fils is a wine of great elegance and beautiful minerality, a true expression of its terroir. It will captivate lovers of precise and racy Rieslings, while offering excellent aging potential. This wine exemplifies Domaine Trapet’s expertise in crafting outstanding Alsace wines with a deep sense of place.
Winery: Domaine Trapet Père et Fils
Grape Variety: Riesling
Region: Alsace, France
Appellation: Alsace
Color: White
Format: 0.75 L Bottle
Description
The 2016 Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg from Domaine Trapet Père et Fils is a prestigious wine from one of the most iconic terroirs in Alsace, the Grand Cru Schlossberg. This Riesling is sourced from a south-facing vineyard on granitic slopes, resulting in a wine of remarkable finesse and minerality.
The Schlossberg Grand Cru is renowned for its ability to produce exceptional Rieslings, thanks to its granite-rich soils and ideal climate. Despite the climatic challenges of the 2016 vintage, the harvest produced high-quality grapes, leading to a Riesling with impressive purity and aromatic depth.
Blend
The wine is made entirely from Riesling, the noble grape of Alsace. This variety beautifully expresses the mineral character and acidic structure of the Schlossberg terroir while developing a typical aromatic complexity.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright pale yellow with green reflections, indicating its youth and freshness.
Nose: The nose is refined and intense, with aromas of citrus fruits, white flowers, and subtle mineral and spicy notes that reflect the granitic soils.
Palate: The wine is precise and finely chiseled on the palate, with vibrant acidity that brings invigorating freshness. Flavors of lemon, grapefruit, and flintstone emerge, leading to a long, mineral-driven finish with remarkable purity.
Aging Potential
This 2016 Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg has excellent aging potential. It can be cellared for 10 to 15 years or more, evolving toward more complex aromas of candied fruits and petroleum notes while maintaining its impressive freshness.
Food Pairings
This Riesling pairs wonderfully with seafood, grilled or sauced fish, and poultry dishes. It is also a great match for spicier dishes or Asian cuisine, thanks to its freshness and balance.
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