Domaine Ostertag : Riesling "Les Jardins" 2024

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for Domaine Ostertag's Riesling "Les Jardins" 2024

Tasting

Appearance
The wine displays a pale, luminous yellow hue with subtle greenish highlights.

Nose
The nose opens with a vibrant bouquet that blends aromas of white fruit, such as peach and pear, with refreshing citrus notes. Delicate touches of white flowers intertwine with a fine minerality and discreet hints of exotic fruit.

Palate
On the palate, this dry white wine stands out for its liveliness and precision. Carried by fine acidity and a clean mineral backbone, it offers a delicate texture that stretches into a long finish marked by a pleasant saline sensation.

Food and Wine Pairings

This white wine pairs beautifully with a seafood platter, white fish prepared with citrus, or sushi. It is also an excellent match for spring vegetarian dishes, fresh goat's cheeses and subtly spiced Asian cuisine.

Serving and Cellaring

Approachable in its youth to showcase its aromatic freshness, this Riesling "Les Jardins" 2024 can be enjoyed now and will develop gracefully until around 2029.

The Freshness and Finesse of an Alsace White Wine

The Estate

Founded in 1966 by Irma and Adolphe, Domaine Ostertag has established itself as a benchmark in Alsace, France. Located in Epfig, this 15-hectare family estate was elevated by André Ostertag, a pioneer of biodynamics in the region. Today, Arthur Ostertag heads the estate and carries on this demanding philosophy. Certified by Demeter and Ecocert, Domaine Ostertag stands out for its meticulous plot-by-plot approach and artistic vision, crafting wines of great purity that faithfully express the richness of their terroirs.

The Vineyard

This cuvée comes from a mosaic of plots covering around 2.5 hectares surrounding the village of Epfig, in Alsace. The vines, around thirty years old, thrive on a wide diversity of soils composed of gravel, sand, silica and clay. The vineyard is farmed entirely according to biodynamic principles, encouraging deep rooting and soil vitality, and the grapes are harvested by hand to ensure a rigorous selection of the finest bunches.

Winemaking and Ageing

The winemaking of the Riesling "Les Jardins" 2024 aims to preserve the purity of the fruit and the freshness of the terroir. After fermentations carried through to a perfectly dry profile, the wine is aged for 6 to 9 months, mainly in tanks.

Grape Variety

100% Riesling