Domaine Bott Geyl : Riesling "Les Éléments" 2022

Tasting characteristics and advice for the Riesling "Les Éléments" 2022 from Domaine Bott Geyl

Tasting

Color

The wine displays a bright pale yellow hue with green highlights.

Nose

The bouquet reveals delicate floral notes alongside aromas of fresh citrus. The whole expresses remarkable aromatic purity characteristic of the grape variety.

Palate

The palate stands out for its elegance and finesse. The structure is sleek and pure, carried by fine freshness. The mineral finish brings length and vibrancy to the tasting experience.

Food and wine pairings

This Riesling "Les Éléments" 2022 is an ideal match for shellfish and crustaceans. It also pairs beautifully with a fish choucroute, Japanese tempura, as well as smoked or grilled fish.

Serving and cellaring

The Riesling "Les Éléments" 2022 is best enjoyed at a temperature between 8 and 9°C. Decanting before serving is recommended. This wine can be enjoyed now and through around 2033.

An elegant, pure Alsace riesling, a biodynamic expression of Domaine Bott Geyl

The estate

Born in 1953 in Beblenheim from the union of the Bott and Geyl families, winemakers since the 18th century, the Domaine Bott Geyl in Alsace has been run since 1993 by Jean-Christophe and Valérie Bott, joined by their son Pierre-Antoine. The estate farms 18 hectares, including 6 Grands Crus and 3 remarkable Lieux-Dits. Certified organic since 2000 and biodynamic since 2002, it favors fermentations with indigenous yeasts and absolute respect for the terroirs, making Domaine Bott Geyl an essential benchmark of Alsatian viticulture.

The vineyard

The Riesling "Les Éléments" 2022 comes from vineyards located in the villages of Riquewihr, Zellenberg and Ribeauvillé in Alsace. The 15- to 40-year-old vines are rooted in a clay-silt-sandstone terroir. The 2.5-hectare vineyard is farmed with strict respect for living organisms, including plowing and the addition of compost and organic matter. Treatments are limited to biodynamic preparations and herbal plant infusions.

Winemaking and aging

The 2022 harvest was carried out by hand in 40 kg crates, with grape sorting. The climatic conditions made it possible to obtain grapes with fine ripeness, harvested plot by plot to respect the development of each terroir. The Riesling "Les Éléments" 2022 is vinified following a minimalist approach. After pressing whole clusters for 8 hours, the must undergoes 12 hours of static settling. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled tanks with indigenous yeasts for 5 months. The wine then rests on fine lees until early September. No chaptalization, acidification, fining, or enzyme additions are used.

Grape variety

Riesling (100%).