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Type: White Wine
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Code: DOPF010
Schoenbourg is a Grand Cru vineyard situated just north of the village of Riquewihr. A flagship vineyard for Alsace, it’s known for producing wine with the ability to age and a distinctive mineral character.

Specification

Type
White Wine
Producer
Dopff & Irion
Vintage
2020
Style
Off-dry
Country
France
Size
75cl
Region
Alsace
Main Grapes
Riesling
Area
Riquewihr
Grape Mix
100%
Body
Rich, rounded and full flavoured
Genre
Practising Organic
ABV
14%
Drinking Window
Drink now through to 2025
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 and intense golden yellow. The nose is rich and deep with notes of citrus and apricot, and a delicate suggestion of white flower. The palate is generously textured, very gently off-dry with an almost grapey character on the fresh finish. A subtle flinty note adds complexity to the wine.

Food Matches

A good accompaiment for duck and coriander, chicken with ginger, fresh water fish in a creamy curry sauce.

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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