Domaine Engel - Riesling Vieilles Vignes Tradition 2014
14/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“Lovely fruitiness, a clean and slender palate, dynamic and well-structured.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2017) In 2014, these old Riesling vines (40 years old) produced a well-structured wine that beautifully showcases the variety’s character: fruity, mineral, and elegant, it will be a perfect accompaniment to your meal.
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Eye
gold dress
Nose
aromatic, fruity, and slightly smoky, with a hint of anise
Palate
balanced acidity. Mineral and fruity
Serve
at 10°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2021
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with poultry in sauce, fish cooked in butter, scallops, and a selection of cheeses (fresh goat cheese, Morbier, etc.)
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2017 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)
About the wine:
Nice fruitiness, with a clean, elegant palate that is lively and well-structured.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2016 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Located in the heart of the Alsace wine region, at the foot of Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, the family has been selling its wine since 1958. Today, the Engel brothers cultivate 19.5 hectares of vineyards, a significant portion of which is located in the Praelatenberg grand cru. Hubert tends the vineyards, while Christian oversees the winery. The estate has been certified organic since 2014.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) Cité