Albert Mann - Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Furstentum 2020
Alsace
White
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Drink or Keep
97/100
RVF
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96/100
James Suckling
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94/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"A high-flying vintage!
"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, acidic intensity of its finish, which resonates for a long time on the palate." (RVF Guide 2023)
Features
Estate
Albert Mann
Cuvée
Riesling Grand Cru Furstentum
Vintage
2020
Designation
Alsace Grand Cru Furstentum
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Riesling
Terroirs
Limestone soils
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole bunch pressing, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts
Breeding
On fine lees for several months
Alcohol content
13.5%
Residual sugars
1 g/l
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Predominantly yellow colour with many golden highlights
Nose
Aromas of citrus, orange blossom and exotic fruit
Mouth
Lively, saline attack with a hint of sourness
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Drink before
2027
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with poached filet of sole, spring vegetables, sautéed langoustine...
Albert Mann
Alsace
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 94/ 100
Domaine rated (2024 guide) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
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 bluntly: "We're very happy with 2021 because it was a winemaker's vintage. Those who were in the vineyards 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
Wine rated (2023 guide) 97/100
Domain rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment)
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, delivers 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
Wine rated (2022 guide) 96/100
Rated Domaine (2023 guide) Recommended
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.
Customer reviews
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