Julien Schaal - Alsace Riesling Grès Grand Cru Muenchberg 2024
16,5+/20
Jancis Robinson
"What a bouquet!"
"An intense nose reminiscent of a floral Riesling more evolved than a 2024. But the palate is by no means lacking in acidity—it is in fact very precisely sculpted and almost uncomfortably nervous. The wine is not yet ready, but should offer a lot of pleasure with its lily aromas. Impressive persistence." (Jancis Robinson 2025)
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Eye
Pale yellow, brilliant with slightly green highlights
Nose
A refined and elegant blend, with notes of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers, smoky and mineral hints, followed by nuances of sweet spices and a touch of flint.
Mouth
Lively and precise attack, straightforward, taut, beautifully integrated acidity, silky texture, citrus flavors, intense salinity that lengthens the finish, great purity and elegance, with a lingering impression of minerality.
Serve
Between 10 et 12°C
Drink before
2034+
Food and wine pairings
Pairs beautifully with sea bass ceviche, fine claire oysters, pikeperch fillet with beurre blanc sauce, lightly spiced Asian cuisine (sesame tuna tataki), etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Winery rated 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Alongside a wine trading venture in South Africa, Julien Schaal set up his Alsatian business in 2011, a highly original venture since it is exclusively based on the purchase of grapes from grand cru vineyards. Currently, nine grands crus are on the menu, representing almost all the different types of soil in the region, and only Riesling is offered, with the exception of a Gewurztraminer from Osterberg and a blend from Altenberg in Bergheim. In a blind tasting, his 2017 wines blew us away. Hats off!
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 16,5+/20
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
An intense nose reminiscent of a floral Riesling more evolved than a 2024. But the palate is by no means lacking in acidity—it is in fact very precisely sculpted and almost uncomfortably nervous. The wine is not yet ready, but should offer plenty of pleasure with its lily aromas. Impressive persistence.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
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