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Josmeyer Riesling Grand Cru Hengst-Samain 2015

Alsace

White

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4.7/5 (3 customers)

93/100

Bettane & Desseauve

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89+/100

Robert Parker

citrus
purity
white fruit
good acidity
fish
grand cru

"A dazzling success!

This Grand Cru Hengst Riesling Blanc 2015 is pure and crystal-clear, with sumptuous aromas of white fruits, lemongrass, verbena, celery and ginger, and lovely root notes that mingle with delectation, stretched by fine bitters! Still firm and perfectly ripe, it can be cellared for up to ten years without any problem. A virtuoso at the peak of his art!

Features

Estate

Domaine Josmeyer

Cuvée

Grand Cru Riesling Hengst-Samain

Vintage

2015

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru

Region

Alsace

Grape varieties

100% Riesling

Terroirs

Oligocene and marl soils

Viticulture

Certified organic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Spontaneous fermentation without enzymes, from 1 to 4 months

Breeding

In century-old oak tuns or stainless steel vats

Alcohol content

13.5%

Residual sugars

2.8 g/l

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Bright, clear yellow colour

Nose

Sumptuous aromas of white fruits as well as lemongrass, verbena, celery, ginger, beautiful root notes that mingle with delectation, stretched by fine bitters.

Mouth

All purity and crystalline tension

Serve

AT 8-10°C

Drink before

2045

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Sashimi is a perfect match, as are fine seafood and aged cheeses such as old comtés, gouda or parmesan, all of which are enhanced by this wine that sublimates its complexity through a language of salt...

Josmeyer Estate

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 93/100

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

About the wine:

The fruitiness begins to take hold, with candied citrus fruit and a gourmet touch. The palate is already seductive, due to the weaker acidity; it's already in place, but its beautiful mineral restitution on the finish is a marvel.

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

Scored (2017 guide) 89+/100 (Very good wine)

About the wine:

Coming from the upper part of the cru and a rockier, shallower soil, the 2015 Riesling Grand Cru Hengst Samain has a very fresh, stony, lemony bouquet, richer, but also reductive for now. Rich, round and creamy on the palate, this is a very different Hengst, endowed with power, firm tannins and a very long, still slightly bitter finish. It's a very powerful, more masculine Hengst.

Vinous A. Galloni

Vinous A. Galloni

Recommended area

James Suckling

James Suckling

Graded areas (2019 guide) Recommended

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4.7/5

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Note and review by M. BERNARD L. Published on 18/05/2023

Cassolette of clams with thyme, fresh garlic and curry; a marvel.

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Note and review by M. VINCENT D. Published on 23/09/2024

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