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Valentin Zusslin - Riesling Clos Liebenberg Monopole 2017

Valentin Zusslin - Riesling Clos Liebenberg Monopole 2017

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5/5 (1 customers)

16,5/20

RVF

92/100

Robert Parker

(2016 Vintage Notes)
Riesling
monopoly

This "Hill of Love" (Liebenberg in Alsatian) is a monopoly of the Zusslin family. The palate is full-bodied and elegant, with a gentle bitterness on the finish that gives it an airy quality. A wine that reveals itself year after year—for those with patience!

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Estate

Valentin Zusslin

Vintage

Riesling Clos Liebenberg Monopole

Vintage

2017

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape varieties

100% Riesling

Terroirs

Marl and sandstone soils of the Vosges

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Pressed immediately as whole grapes for about 10 hours

Livestock farming

Aged for about a year and a half in oak barrels on fine lees

Alcohol content

13.5%

Residual sugars

4.2 g/L

Organic

Yes

Nose

Aromas of citrus and flowers

Palate

Full-bodied and elegant, with a delicate hint of bitterness on the finish

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2030+

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well with seafood, shellfish, fish in cream sauce, and cheeses such as Chaource...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated 92/100 (2016 vintage) (An outstanding wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated 16.5/20 (2016 vintage) (Very good wine)

Rated estate (2021 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 work of Jean-Paul and Marie Zusslin, who carry on the family winemaking tradition dating back to 1691, has been exemplary for several years now. Based in Orschwihr, on a beautiful vineyard, they form a passionate, charismatic duo dedicated to a job well done. And they’re taking on more and more projects: designing a new bottle, installing dozens of beehives and birdhouses across their vineyards...Each has their role: Marie handles marketing, while Jean-Paul works in the vineyards and the cellar. Biodynamic viticulture since 1997, meticulous winemaking, and precise aging summarize the work of this leading estate, where a plot-by-plot approach is omnipresent, even in the crémants. The excellence of the range suggests a rise in our rankings!

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated: Recommended

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5/5

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Review by Mr. ALEXANDRE B. Posted on April 22, 2023

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