Riesling Schoenenbourg Grand Cru "Revelation"

Sparr, Amélie & Charles
France
Alsace
2020

From the gypsum and sandstone soil of the esteemed Schoenenbourg appelation, overlooking the villages of Riquewihr and Zellenberg. Aged on fine lees in stainless steel.

95 points
"So much candied citrus, angelica, dried sage and thyme in the nose! However, this compact and highly structured Alsace Grand Cru dry riesling is still very youthful and really needs a lot of aeration (decanting and big glasses!) to open it up. Stunning complexity of fruit, herbal and mineral character at the imposing yet very cool finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2025."
James suckling ,
James Suckling
August 8, 2022
95 points
"Grown on various parcels, mainly in the gypsum soils, the 2020 Riesling Schoenenbourg Grand Cru was vinified in stainless steel. It has a peppery, earthy, herbal aspect that soon verges into ripe peach and dried lemon peel. The vivid acidity of the palate seems buffered by layers of chalk. All the precision and coolness of the soil is there, making the mouth water, enticing you to take another sip of this sleek, energetic wine. Bone-dry. (Bone-dry) "
Anne Krebiehl ,
Vinous Media
February 2023

SKU/Code: 
DB4311-20
Product Line: 
National Portfolio
Wine
White
Varietal: 
Riesling
Farming Type: 
Biodynamic