Alsace Riesling Schoenenbourg Kientzler 2011

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Alsace Riesling Schoenenbourg Kientzler 2011

The wine

The Riesling vines, averaging around sixty years old, stem from the Schoenenbourg Grand Cru terroir where they climb on marly-clay soils. Following manual harvests, the fruit is carefully sorted and selected on a plot basis. The whole grapes are then meticulously pneumatically pressed. After 24 hours of static cold settling, fermentation begins, with temperatures regulated at 20 degrees. The cuvée is then matured on fine lees for around six months and bottled after light filtration. The golden colour reveals an elegant and fruity bouquet characterised by delicious notes of exotic fruit. The smooth, complex mouthfeel reveals an outstanding balance, enhanced by fine acidity and an elegant mineral structure, culminating in a rich, lingering finish. This cuvée displays its full freshness and generous aromas in its youth. After a decade of cellaring, this 100% Riesling will unveil its complexity and its remarkable mineral character.

About the Producer Kientzler

Predominantly planted with Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Blanc, the vines of the Kientzler estate stretch on the slopes of the stunning village of Ribeauvillé. As you journey along the Alsace Wine Route, you’ll inevitably encounter the majestic 19th-century edifice that stands as a solid testament to the viticultural excellence of this operation.
Today, brothers Thierry and Eric, the fifth generation of the Kientzler family, manage the estate. Since 2009, having inherited the family expertise, they have been crafting dry white wines of exceptional aromatic purity, showcasing the minerality of their terroir. With slightly more than four hectares of Grand Cru, including 1.5 ha in the legendary Geisberg Cru?–?belonging to only four owners?–?the Kientzler family can draw on a geological wealth unrivalled in Europe. The estate promotes biodiversity through the planting of trees, flower beds and nesting boxes. The Kientzler estate received its Organic Certification in 2023.