Lucien Albrecht Spiegel Riesling Grand Cru 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Lucien Albrecht
Label Name:
 
Spiegel Riesling Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
90 points — Wine Enthusiast (Issue date: Dec 31, 2023)

Tasting Note
Bright citrus (lime, kumquat), white peach and quince blossom with pronounced minerality and subtle petrol notes; fresh, racy palate and a persistent, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, scallops, grilled fish, roasted poultry, goat cheese, choucroute. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, spicy seafood dishes.

Production Method
Estate Grand Cru fruit, low yields and careful selection; typically fermented in stainless steel with brief lees contact and minimal oak to preserve purity and terroir expression.

Vineyard Info
Lucien Albrecht, an Alsace family house founded 1698 in Orschwihr, produces Grand Cru Spiegel from steep, sandstone/pebble soils emphasizing terroir-driven wines.