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2016 Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Les Princes Abbes
2016 Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Les Princes Abbes
"Lime curd, blossom, a touch of minerality. Beautiful dry Riesling."
Felix Gentle
"A classic, fresh, mineral, well made riesling. Lovely mouthfeel."
Antoine Huray
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"Lime curd, blossom, a touch of minerality. Beautiful dry Riesling."
Felix Gentle
"A classic, fresh, mineral, well made riesling. Lovely mouthfeel."
Antoine Huray
Love it or your money back*
On orders Over $300*
It's hard not to appreciate an estate that dates back to 1810, and this Riesling is nothing if not classic.
The joy of Alsatian Riesling is the balance between flavour width and acidity, making for a Goldilocks-style white of weight and freshness, all helped along by the intensity of Grand Cru level fruit.
Tech stuff
Light
Full
How's it taste?
A classic Riesling nose of lime and white flowers, with a hint of yuzu citrus too. Time in the glass brings more stone fruit characters - white peach and nectarine and a fine, underlying mineral touch. The palate is lively and dry, still dominated by citrus fruits : lime zest and lemon with this exotic hint of white peach, and a clear mineral touch which carries through to the long finish.
How was it made?
Our Riesling is planted essentially in the locality of Bollenberg and in the vines of Saering and Kessler, and also in the young vineyards of the Kitterlé.
Slow pneumatic pressing, static racking. Fermentation in thermo-regulated tus for one to four months. Matured on lees during six to eight months.
Who made it?
Domaines Schlumberger is a family vineyard established in 1810. Nowadays, it is run by two generations working side by side for a better handover: Alain Beydon-Schlumberger, 6th generation, Séverine and Thomas Schlumberger, 7th generation. All of their wines are estate-grown and produced on site. With an exceptional location, situated on the steep hillsides of the Vosges, the vineyard benefits from the best exposures; Its slopes can reach 50°. Because of the Vineyard’s topography and the soil composition the yields are much lower than average for the region : 45 hl/ha for the entire Domaine. Even today, all vineyard work is carried out with teams of horses, who can navigate the steep slopes. 30 hectares are farmed biodynamically, to ensure great quality wines for the future generations.
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Felix Gentle
Wine Panel Manager
Choosing wine can be really tricky. Even when you get recommendations from others, what's to say their tastes match yours? But don't despair! If you're not into this particular wine, have a look through some of the others below. Remember - one of the great joys of wine, is tasting through the wide range of styles and varieties to find your specific taste. Happy exploring!
