Riesling Herrenreben Vendanges Tardives 2019 AOC Alsace

♦ Aromatic complexity and surprising freshness ♦

Herrenreben means ‘The Lords’ vines’ because back in the 15^th century, the Lords of Ribeaupierre owned vines here. This is where our oldest Rieslings grow, deeply rooted in the granite that will provide a beautiful minerality, enhanced by a superb acidity preserved by the high altitude of this locality (up to 500m).

Tasting notes

• Straw yellow with golden hues.
• Expressive and complex nose dominated by candied citrus fruits (grapefruit, lemon, pineapple), acacia honey, and more discreet mineral notes.
• Silky attack followed by an elegant presence in the mouth, very well balanced thanks to a fine and long acidity enhanced by a nice minerality.

Food and wine pairing

To be appreciated on its own, as an aperitif, or to be paired:
- thanks to its opulence, it will go well with foie gras, preferably associated with an exotic fruit chutney - its liveliness makes it a good match for richly cooked fish dishes (seafood cassolette, scallops with Noilly, etc.)
- a perfect match with dishes containing citrus or acidic fruits (chicken tagine with preserved lemons, endives preserved in citrus juice, rhubarb compote, exotic fruit or citrus salad, etc).