Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Saering Grand Cru

Wine information: Domaines Schlumberger was founded in 1810, when Nicolas Schlumberger established his vineyards on the renowned, sunny slopes above the town of Guebwiller. With a holding of more than 140 hectares of vineyards, Domaines Schlumberger are not only the largest owners of vineyards in Alsace, but also have the largest Grand Cru area. Their vineyards cover nine kilometres along the south facing slopes of the Vosges Mountains, maximising the sunshine, and include four Grand Cru sites which represent more than 50% of the domaine. Yields are kept deliberately low, often a necessity on the steeper slopes of light sandy soil which can be as much as 60º. The vines are horizontally planted in rows protected by 50 kilometres of dry-stone walls to prevent soil erosion. The terraced slopes of Grand Cru Kitterlé (The Calf Breaker) face south-west, south and south-east on free-draining, sandy soils permitting yields of only 25hl/ha. To the north-east of Guebwiller the Grand Cru Saering (The Ring) vineyard faces South-East to East. With a subsoil of sandstone pebbles interspersed with layers of marl, deeper deposits of clay, heavy sandy marl and rocks, the site is ideal for Riesling. Yields of around 30hl/ha produce wines that are typically floral with pronounced fruit flavours on the palate and the driest character of all the Grand Crus.

Tasting Notes: Domaines Schlumberger Riesling Saering Grand Cru has a clear and light yellow colour with green reflections. The nose is dominated by citrus fruits, lemon and lemon peel with background hints of spices, clove and basil. It is a medium to full-bodied wine with silky mouthfeel, on the palate there are further lemon citrus notes and spices. At this stage it also has an underlying mineral character. Will age for up to 8 years.

 
     

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