M. Chapoutier : Riesling "Lieu-dit Berg" Domaine Schieferkopf 2017

A Fine and Fruity White Wine from Alsace

The estate

Established in Tain-L’Hermitage since 1808, Maison M. Chapoutier today stands among the elite of the greatest names in Rhône Valley wines.

As both winegrower and négociant, Michel Chapoutier has, vintage after vintage, led this family business to the very top. The most discerning connoisseurs far beyond France recognise Maison Chapoutier’s wines for their refinement and outstanding quality. A man of many talents, Michel Chapoutier holds the world record for 100/100 scores awarded by the American critic Robert Parker. His daughter Mathilde has now taken up the torch of this iconic house, overseeing more than 350 hectares of vineyards across the most prestigious appellations of the northern and southern Rhône Valley.

The vineyard

This Riesling "Lieu-dit Berg" 2017 by M. Chapoutier is an Alsace wine made from a single plot in the commune of Reichsfeld. This south-facing vineyard is planted on moderately deep soil over a seam of Alsatian blue schist.

The wine

This wine comes from a plot selection by Domaine Schieferkopf, one of the estates and houses managed by M. Chapoutier. The estate’s vineyard offers a mosaic of exposures and soils that brings out all the nuances and richness of the wines of Alsace and Germany.

Vinification and ageing

Hand-harvested. Long pressing followed by cold static settling. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Full malolactic fermentation, a hallmark of the Schieferkopf estate and its late-ripening terroir, develops the wine’s complexity, roundness and minerality. The wine is aged for 15 months in foudres.

Blend

Riesling (100%).

Characteristics and Tasting Tips for the Riesling "Lieu-dit Berg" 2017 by M. Chapoutier

Tasting

Nose
Fine and fruity, the nose releases notes of mirabelle plum and fresh citrus (mandarin, grapefruit), mingled with hints of mint and celery.

Palate
The palate harmoniously combines salinity with a voluptuous texture.

Serving

To fully enjoy the aromas of the Riesling "Lieu-dit Berg" 2017, it is best to open the bottle 30 minutes before serving.

Food and wine pairing

This Alsace wine pairs perfectly with a Comté gougère or a salmon and Granny Smith tartare.