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Zotzenberg Grand Cru Riesling

Alsace · France

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grilled fish · seafood · sushi · pork dishes · Thai food

201595 pts

A lovely touch of orange zest teases the nose and there also is a lovely hint of chervil. The streamlined palate comes in with bundled citrus notes. The tart flesh of tangerine and the zest of lemon are softened and enriched with orange oil and ample concentration. This is pure…
201493 pts

Subtle hints of tart apples appear first, then there is the merest touch of quince, even a touch of lemon balm. The palate pans out aromatically, always in that apple and quince spectrum, and has a brightening crisp edge of freshness and absolute concentration and dryness. With…
201394 pts

Soft, gentle fruit of stewed apple shimmers on the nose but on the palate is contained by immense, lemony zestiness. There is real muscle and elegance. The body is dry, slender but concentrated and beautifully clean with inflections of stone. This is a beacon of clarity and clea…
201293 pts

Mineral, closed and very tight, this is currently the epitome of young, potentially very fine Riesling. Citrus, pineapple and apricots are just hints among the steely, tense acidity and tangy structure. Drink from 2018.