Amélie & Charles Sparr - Riesling Grand Cru Schoenenbourg Révélation 2023

This estate, founded in 2017, consists of a collection of vineyards brought together by the couple Amélie Buecher—who comes from a long line of winemakers—and Charles Sparr, the son of a family of wine merchants. Certified organic in 2017 and biodynamic in 2019, their vineyard includes four grands crus and offers a consistent range of authentic, unpretentious wines. The quality is improving rapidly, the Pinot Noirs shine, and the estate earned its first star this year.

The 2023 Riesling Schoenenbourg Grand Cru Révélation, made from grapes harvested from eight plots within this vineyard, has a golden color. It was aged half in large oak casks and half in stainless steel tanks, then blended before bottling. Delicate, fragrant notes of dried lemon balm and lemongrass intertwine with a hint of flint, offering a wonderfully lively, fresh, and appetizing nose. The palate also reflects this aromatic liveliness, exuding a fresh and delicate sweetness. It exhibits a certain lightness and ease, yet also possesses beautiful depth. (Very dry)

Both bold and fresh, this wine exudes exceptional power and tension. Aromas of mint and candied lemon peel. Very dense and structured, with an intense salty note in a very long, clean finish. Aged for six months in equal parts stainless steel tanks and large neutral oak barrels. Made from grapes grown using biodynamic farming methods and certified by Demeter. Ready to drink now or suitable for aging.