White

Frankstein Grand Cru Riesling

Domaine Charles Frey

Alsace · France

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Riesling
Country
France
Region
Alsace
Appellation
Frankstein Grand Cru
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Rated vintages

  • 201594 pts

    A wonderfully savory touch of fragrant wild thyme precedes the tangerine peel notes on the nose of this promising and aromatically scented wine. The palate comes through with tangy zesty tangerine and bright fresh lemon. This is streamlined and taut, muscular but svelte. This ju…

  • 201491 pts

    The appetizing perfume is a perfect fusion of lemon zest and tart apple. The palate also pitches that same, ripe freshness against zingy tang. The palate is dry, textured and juicy and thus very moreish. This is very alive and appetizing with a super-clean, lip-smacking finish.

  • 201290 pts

    Mellow, rounded and ripe notes of fresh and baked apples promise a rich wine. The palate is more sprightly and lends plenty of gingery, peppery spice to all the abundant apple fruit. This is wired and lively, dry but very fruity and unusually spicy with a fine backbone of bright…