Domaines Schlumberger ‘Saering’ 2017

Producer Information

Now run by the 6th and 7th generations, Domaines Schlumberger was founded in 1810 by Nicolas Schlumberger, who established vineyards on the renowned slopes above the town of Guebwiller. These vineyard sites have a history of viticulture, having been planted since 207AD. Through successive generations the holding has grown to be one of France’s largest and finest domaines.

Vineyards

Domaines Schlumberger now own 130 hectares of vineyards, 70 of which are Grand Cru. The Saering vineyard faces east and south-east at an altitude of 260 -300 metres above sea level. The soil is comprised of marl/limestone/sandstone resulting in a delicate Riesling. Yields are 45 hl/ha.

Winemaking

The grapes are hand-picked and whole bunches are pressed. There is static settling of the lees. The wine is cooled fermented in temperature controlled tuns. After fermentation, the juice is remains in stainless steel tanks for a further 8 months before bottling. After bottling, the wine spends a further month in bottle before release.

Tasting Note

Golden in colour with green hues, with aromas of lime, camomile, stone fruits and a hint of white pepper. Zippy, mineral and dry.

Food Pairing

Serve with seafood, sole or flat white fish. Also an excellent aperitif and with charcuterie.

Serving Suggestion

12°C

Press

Drinks Business Global Masters: Gold Medal

“Some lemon yellow colour. Nose smells sweet, honeyed, with blossom. Notes of botrytis on nose. Palate honeyed too, but dry finsih, fresh, oily, waxy, with some peach and ripe apple. Long, and dry fresh finish, with oily mid palate. Crowd pleaser. good, with persistence.”

JamesSuckling.com: 93 POINTS
August 13, 2019, James Suckling

“Cinnamon, white pepper, green paprika, green apples and citrus. Medium-bodied and very taut and citrusy on the palate, this trades in bright acidity and steely apple crunch. Drink now.”

 

AOC Alsace Grand Cru
100% Riesling
Natural Cork
14%
5.9 g/L
4.5 g/L
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