Josmeyer - Riesling Le Dragon 2016
Alsace
White
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Drink or Keep
16/20
RVF
-
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
-
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 hints 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
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...
Josmeyer Estate
Alsace
Expert opinion
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
Rated (2018 guide) 89+/100 (Very good wine)
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
Recommended area
James Suckling
Graded areas (2019 guide) Recommended
About the domain :
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 1 review
Note and review by M. MARY V. Published on 07/10/2021
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