Domaine Albert Mann, Riesling Grand Cru, Schlossberg, Alsace, France, 2020

Producer Profile

An amalgamation of two great winemaking families, the Manns, winemakers since the 17th century and the the Barthelmés, the current owners, winemakers since 1654.

In the heart of Alsace, this estate in Wettolsheim is ideally located for the production of the highest of quality wine and the vineyards include some of the most iconic of Cru. Biodynamic farming since 1997 the work and investment this winery has put in gives the wines its own identity and purest of expressions of the terroir.

Viticulture

Schlossberg was the first vineyard in Alsace to be declared a Grand Cru. The south facing granite hill that the vineyard sits on is cooled by the night time breezes as air is moved through the narrow valley. The stoney soils also make for good drainage.

Winemaking

Fermentation in stainless steel for a few months as well as lees ageing.

Tasting Note

This Grand Cru Schlossberg Riesling is refreshing and mouthwatering, offering anise, melon, grapefruit and salinity as well as the typical petrol like aromas. Lovely length and so fresh!

Food Matching

Spicy curry, mackerel, and oven baked sea bass.