Julien Schaal - Alsace Riesling Micas Grand Cru Brand 2024
17/20
Jancis Robinson
"A delight for pairings!"
"An already very glorious floral bouquet, followed by a very present finish and a dry, firm palate. A serious wine with beautiful structure. Perfectly suited to accompanying food. An almost thrilling finish." (Jancis Robinson 2025)
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Eye
Pale yellow, clear and bright, with slightly green highlights
Nose
Precise and elegant, citrus zest and white peach, subtle notes of lemon blossom and a slight smoky touch, followed by delicate herbal nuances and a hint of wet slate.
Mouth
Tight on the attack, remarkable tension, marked minerality, crystalline sensation, flavors of lemon zest, green apple, grapefruit, firm acidity, saline energy, long and vibrant finish with lingering notes of citrus and minerality.
Serve
Between 10 et 12°C
Drink before
2039
Food and wine pairings
Ideal with seafood (oysters, grilled shrimp, ceviche), goat cheese, Asian-inspired dishes with citrus accents, as an aperitif...
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 (2026 guide) 17/20
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
About wine:
An already very glorious floral bouquet, followed by a very present finish and a dry, firm palate. A serious wine with beautiful structure. Perfectly suited to accompanying food. An almost thrilling finish.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
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