Domaine Bott Frères - Geisberg Alsace Grand Cru Riesling 2021

Domaine Bott Frères is located in the village of Ribeauvillé, in the heart of Alsace. Since 1835, some of the oldest wine know-how has been transmitted from generation to generation; father to son. The Bott family does not manufacture wine, it cultivates it. On the estate's vineyards, seven varieties are grown and produced in a wide array of soils and the subsequent wines made in a range of styles. The grape harvest is undertaken manually and the output is monitored in order to produce high quality wines. Aging takes place in century old oak casks. The results are some of the most food friendly and distinctive wines from Alsace. The estate has been certified organic since the 2022 vintage.

The 2021 Domaine Bott Frères Geisberg Grand Cru Riesling is a beautifully precise expression of one of Ribeauvillé’s great Riesling terroirs, opening with an elegant impression of citrus peel, white flowers and cool stone before revealing more focused notes of lemon, green apple and subtle grapefruit. The palate is dry and finely textured, with brisk acidity carrying a concentrated core of citrus and orchard fruit, while the marl-limestone soils lend the wine a distinctly stony, saline character. There is excellent tension throughout, culminating in a long, mouthwatering finish of lemon zest, wet stone and mineral freshness. Enjoy with oysters and other shellfish, a crudo of scallop or fluke, grilled sea bass, roast chicken with lemon and herbs or a fresh goat cheese salad.