Lucien Albrecht Riesling Reserve 2024

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Lucien Albrecht
Label Name:
 
Riesling Reserve
Vintage:
 
2024
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Riesling
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
No specific 2024 awards located; previous Lucien Albrecht Reserve Riesling vintages have scored well (examples: Wilfred Wong 92, JamesSuckling ~90

Tasting Note
Bright citrus (lime, pomelo) with floral blossom, green apple and flinty minerality; crisp, racy acidity and a long citrus-tinged finish.

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

Production Method
Direct/whole-bunch press, temperature-controlled stainless-steel fermentation, unoaked and bottled as a single-varietal Riesling to preserve freshness and aromatics.

Vineyard Info
Maison Lucien Albrecht, established 1698 in Orschwihr (Alsace); family producer known for estate fruit, freshness and Crémant expertise; label relaunched in 2012 and distributed internationally.