{"product_id":"riesling-aop-alsace-2024","title":"Riesling AOP Alsace 2024","description":"\u003ch4\u003eVineyard and winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Riesling is assembled from several certified-organic parcels on predominantly limestone soils, with vines between 20 and 50 years old. Around 10% comes from 30-year-old vines in Rosacker Grand Cru that were declassified into the regional cuvée, giving the wine an unusual degree of depth for its appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach parcel is harvested by hand and vinified separately. The grapes are whole-bunch pressed, fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel and matured on fine lees for six months before the final blend is assembled and lightly filtered for bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear pale gold with flashes of green at the rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eNose\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLime blossom and lemon oil lead into green apple, blood orange peel and a cool, chalky mineral note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePalate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDry and finely concentrated, with citrus and crisp orchard fruit carried by bright, well-integrated acidity. Lees ageing gives the middle palate quiet texture, while the limestone soils leave a clean, stony impression on the persistent finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe with oysters and shallot dressing, grilled sea bream with herbs, chicken schnitzel with lemon, or spring vegetable tempura. Its dry, incisive profile also makes a refreshing partner for lightly spiced Thai salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBackground story\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 growing season was exceptionally dry in Alsace, requiring careful yield control to keep the vines balanced. Domaine Mader found that the fruit nevertheless reached full ripeness without undue stress, producing a classically flavoured vintage with freshness and particularly supple phenolics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomaine Mader was recommended to Sommelier’s Choice by Alsace-born Master Sommelier Eric Zweibel, who trained under Gérard Basset MS MW. The inclusion of declassified Rosacker fruit makes this regional Riesling a particularly persuasive introduction to the estate’s precise, mineral-led style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Domaine Mader","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30882361835580,"sku":"MADRIES24","price":23.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/1984\/8252\/files\/domaine-mader-riesling-aop-alsace-2024-0-standardised-600x960.png?v=1791377782","url":"https:\/\/sommelierschoice.co.uk\/products\/riesling-aop-alsace-2024","provider":"Sommelier's Choice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}