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Domaine Bott Geyl - Riesling Grafenreben de Zellenberg 2012
Domaine Bott Geyl - 2012 Grafenreben Riesling from Zellenberg

Domaine Bott Geyl - Riesling Grafenreben de Zellenberg 2012

Alsace|White wine|Organic

15/20

RVF

14/20

Gault & Millau

89/100

Robert Parker

“A fresh nose of vine peach and spices blends with floral notes of daisy and citron, followed by a finish of black pepper. On the palate, it offers peppery white fruit, leading to a short but mouthwatering finish.” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2016 - Gault Millau)

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Estate

Domaine Bott-Geyl

Vintage

Riesling Lieu dit Grafenreben de Zellenberg

Vintage

2012

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Riesling

Regions

clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic: No synthetic insecticides, fungicides, miticides, or herbicides are used

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

Slow pressing. Static settling for 12 hours. Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts for 9 months.

Livestock Farming

on fine lees

Alcohol content

13.3%

Residual sugars

5.80 g/L

Organic

Yes

Nose

notes of white stone fruits and minerals

Palate

Intense, crisp, and elegant, with a lovely briny finish

Serve

decant at 8-10°C

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2030

Production

4,200 bottles

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Pairs well with a fish terrine, roasted fish, or pike quenelles with miso sauce

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Gault & Millau Wine Guide

Guide des Vins Gault & Millau

Wine rated (2016 guide) 14/20 (Good)

About the wine:

A fresh nose of vine peach and spices blends with floral notes of daisy and citron, followed by a finish of black pepper. On the palate, it offers flavors of peppery white fruit, leading to a short but mouthwatering finish.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2015 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

The perfectionist Jean-Christophe Bott is one of Alsace’s leading winemakers. He is dedicated to meticulous work both in the cellar and in the vineyard, which is cultivated using biodynamic methods. While it consisted of just 4 hectares when it was founded in 1953, the estate now owns 15 hectares, spread across seven municipalities. The wines here are full-bodied and smooth, with their richness well-balanced and without the slightest hint of heaviness—particularly in the Pinot Gris wines, which are definitely worth rediscovering. Each cuvée possesses both power and a long finish, two qualities that contribute to their fullness. To top it all off, the estate offers slightly aged vintages for sale and has recently begun renting out vacation cottages.
Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

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