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Type: White Wine
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Code: DOPF015
Schœnen Berge, meaning beautiful mountains, is the reputed Grand Cru of Riquewihr. It is made up of steep slopes (up to 380 meters in altitude). Facing south/south-east, it benefits from a micro-climate with slopes protected from cold winds and westerly weather conditions.

Specification

Type
White Wine
Producer
Dopff & Irion
Vintage
2019
Style
Off-dry
Country
France
Size
75cl
Region
Alsace
Main Grapes
Gewürztraminer
Area
Sporen
Grape Mix
100%
Body
Rich, rounded and full flavoured
Genre
Practising Organic
ABV
14%
Drinking Window
Drink now
Closure Type
Cork
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Producer

Dopff & Irion

Based in the Hansel and Gretal-like village of Riquewihr in the heart of Alsace, this 27 ha, highly respected producer, created by the marriage of two of Alsace’s wine families, was established in 1945. The historic Château de Riquewihr which dates back to the 16th Century, now Dopff & Irion’s cellar and tasting room, was once owned by the Princes of Wurtemberg. There is a very focused and environmentally friendly vineyard regime in place, all grapes are handpicked and a great deal of investment has gone into the winery in recent years.

Tasting Notes

Bright gold in appearance. Complex aromas of yellow peach, melon, Mirabelle plum, floral narcissus,peony, almond paste, cinnamon, white pepper. A well balanced palate between the dominant fruity flavours and floral notes. A persistent and fresh finish with highly intense peppery notes.

Food Matches

This wine of great complexity and great aromatic power goes with rich and spicy dishes such as foie gras in brioche, caramelized pork spare ribs, cottage goat’s cheese with honey, or melon soup with mint.

Vinification

Exclusively hand-picked harvest. Low pressure pressing, winemaking at a controlled temperature. Maturing on fine lees for a period of 4 months. Stocking in stainless steel for 9 months before bottling. Storage in bottles before being released onto the market.

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