Lucien Albrecht Spiegel Riesling Grand Cru 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Lucien Albrecht
Label Name:
 
Spiegel Riesling Grand Cru
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace Grand Cru Spiegel (Haut-Rhin)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.27%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable previous vintage scores: Riesling Grand Cru Spiegel 2019 — 90 (James Suckling). Producer and listings: Lucien Albrecht official site, Wine. com, Vivino

Tasting Note
Bright gold; citrus zest, pomelo, gunflint and eucalyptus on the nose. Ample, racy palate with stone fruit and saline-mineral finish; long, fresh acidity.

Food Pairing
Shellfish (oysters, scallops), sushi/sashimi, grilled white fish, roasted poultry, goat cheese, Alsatian choucroute, lemon pasta, spicy Thai or Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Estate Grand Cru fruit, low yields and careful vineyard selection; fermented in stainless steel/neutral vessels with minimal intervention to preserve terroir-driven aromatics.

Vineyard Info
Lucien Albrecht, family domaine founded in 1698 (Alsace). Produces estate Grand Cru wines (Spiegel, Pfingstberg) with a focus on terroir expression and sustainable practices.