Albert Mann - Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Furstentum 2020

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

A closed nose at this stage. On the palate, it tastes perfectly dry, with some citrus and blood orange notes on the finish, but it's definitely too young!

About the domain :

Jacky Barthelmé sums it up: "We're very happy with 2021, because it was a winemaker's vintage. Those who were in the vines had grapes. It didn't just happen. And the tasting of the range proves him right: Pinot Noirs as successful as ever, beautiful Rieslings, and even Pinot Gris with a drier balance than in the past, which can only delight us.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

With its nose of nutmeg and bergamot, the Furstentum Riesling stands out for its firmness of flesh, its highly profiled structure and the incredible tactile and acidic intensity of its finish, which resonates for a long time on the palate.

About the domain :

The estate, born of the union of the Mann and Barthelmé families, two great winegrowing lines dating back to the 17th century, produces wines of the highest quality, emblematic of what Alsace can produce. Maurice, an inspired biodynamist and dowser in his spare time, has brought purity to his wines through meticulous work in the vineyard. Jacky and his son Antoine have a highly developed sense of winemaking for both whites and reds. The wines' balance, digestibility and depth make them models for all wine lovers. Their four reds are at the top of Alsace production and among the finest in France. This success has made them rare wines.

James Suckling

About the wine:

Magnificent aromas of ripe apricot and orange emerge from the glass, and on the palate this wine is bold, thanks to its generous fruit and full body. But it's not just a full, ripe wine. There's also a mysterious side to this wine, with notes of earth and bitterness that really add vivacity. Excellent aging potential. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.