White
Kastelberg Grand Cru Riesling
Alsace · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Riesling
- Country
- France
- Region
- Alsace
- Appellation
- Kastelberg Grand Cru
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- high
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
seafood · grilled fish · light salads · Asian cuisine · fresh cheeses
Rated vintages
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201495 pts
A very shy closed nose gives little away but the palate reveals all. A beautifully lithe and fluid synthesis of ripe and tart orchard fruits is leavened by bright citrus, green pear, Cox's apple and pure ripe Amalfi lemon. There also is a fine hint of discreet herbal lift—chamom…
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201193 pts
There is an undoubtedly fragrant but somehow veiled nose of dried orange peel. The palate opens up fully into the comforting aromas of baked Bramley apples, highlighted by lots of lemon freshness. The concentrated midpalate has depth but no heaviness and is at its delicious, int…