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Josmeyer - Riesling Le Dragon 2016

Alsace

White

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RVF

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15,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

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89+/100

Robert Parker

"Dry and fruity with a touch of lemon peel, you can feel the limestone strength in this wine." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France - RVF) Made from old vines marked by their terroir, Le Dragon has a chalky minerality with delicate lemon notes. On the palate, the wine is taut, lively and full of juice. A wine that expresses itself with finesse and delicacy. Highly recommendable!

Features

Estate

Domaine Josmeyer

Cuvée

Le Dragon

Vintage

2016

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape varieties

100% Riesling

Terroirs

Essentially limestone, set in the middle of a rocky cirque, protected from north and east winds. On one of Alsace's hottest sites, known as "Petit Sénégal".

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Pneumatic pressing, spontaneous fermentation without the addition of enzymes or selected yeasts, for one to four months.

Breeding

In century-old oak tuns or stainless steel vats, depending on the year.

Alcohol content

12%

Residual sugars

3 g/l

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Bright, clear yellow colour

Nose

Marked by aromas of candied citrus fruit and smoke, with notes of chalky minerality.

Mouth

Deep and incisive, stretching into a straight, finely crisp mouth. All nuance.

Serve

AT 8-10°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

In addition to Alsatian cuisine, he gracefully emphasizes the iodized flavors of seafood and loves the language of salt. Seafood, sea or freshwater fish, sushi, white meats with cream sauce, goat or ewe's milk cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2019 guide) 15.5/20 (Very good wine)

Domaine rated (guide 2022) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)

About the domain :

With courage and discipline, Céline and Isabelle Meyer manage the estate long run by their father Jean. Biodynamic viticulture shines through in wines with airy, pure, fresh, chiselled mouthfeel. The estate's two favorite grands crus are Hengst and Brand, where Riesling shines particularly brightly. Pinot Gris is part of a long tradition of dry wines, unfortunately not so common in Alsace.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2018 guide) 89+/100 (Very good wine)

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

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

Wine rated (2019 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)

About the wine:

Dry and crisp, with a hint of lemon peel, this wine shows the strength of limestone.

Vinous A. Galloni

Vinous A. Galloni

Recommended area

James Suckling

James Suckling

Graded areas (2019 guide) Recommended

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