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Domaine Bott-Geyl - Alsace Grand Cru Riesling Furstentum 2020
Domaine Bott-Geyl - Alsace Grand Cru Riesling Furstentum 2020

Domaine Bott-Geyl - Alsace Grand Cru Riesling Furstentum 2020

Alsace|White wine|Organic

95/100

RVF

93/100

James Suckling

Riesling
mineral
exotic fruits
pan-fried shrimp

"Agile and full of verve (Suckling)"

“With notes of almond and candied orange peel, the Furstentum offers a superb aromatic profile: we admire its breadth, its smooth, velvety texture, and its savory finish.” (Le Guide RVF 2025). This is a wine meant for aging that can be enjoyed now or left to mature for a few years in the cellar.

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Estate

Domaine Bott-Geyl

Vintage

Riesling Furstentum

Vintage

2020

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Riesling

Regions

Marly, calcareous, and sandstone soil

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Hand-picked in 40-kg crates, sorted

Wine Production

Whole-cluster pressing for 8 hours, static settling of the juice for 24 hours, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts for 3 months; no fining, chaptalization, acidification, or enzymatic treatment

Livestock Farming

Aged on fine lees until early September, then fine-filtered before bottling

Alcohol content

13%

Residual sugars

7 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

Pale yellow dress

Nose

Subtle exotic notes

Palate

Mineral, juicy, elegant, and briny

Serve

Decant at 8-9°C

Open

1/2 hour before serving or after decanting

Drink before

2040

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with grilled shrimp, pan-seared scallops, fresh goat cheese...

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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 (2025 guide) 95/100

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 wine:

With notes of almond and candied orange peel, the Furstentum offers a superb aromatic profile: we admire its breadth, its smooth, velvety texture, and its savory finish.

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

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

The nose is precise and lively, with aromas of fresh lemon, beeswax, blanched almonds, and tulips. It is chalky and concentrated, with a compact core of lemon at its center and a hint of minerality. Agile and full of verve. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink or worth cellaring.

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