{"title":"Alsace","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlsace produces France's most aromatic whites — Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer from a uniquely dry, Continental climate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"schlumberger-kitterle-rieseling-grand-cru-2017","title":"Schlumberger Kitterle Riesling Grand Cru 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the producer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRanked among the best wines in the world, the Riesling is one of Alsace's biggest successes. Introduced in the 15th century, and originating from the Orleanois region, it is different from its German counterpart and from the numerous Riesling, which can now be found a little all over the world. A late-ripening grape variety, it continues to ripen at low temperatures, but gives marvelous results when there is a sunny, dry, late summer. First distinguished in 1699, Kitterlé has always had an exceptional reputation. Already protected in the middle ages, it has been sold under its own name since 1830.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis volcanic-sandstone plot is on a unique site, on a steeply sloping rocky outcrop facing three ways (south-west, south and south-east). The light, sandy soil, which is kept back by huge dry stonewalls, only gives very low yields (25 to 35 hl\/ha).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine-making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are handpicked and whole bunches are pressed. There is static settling of the lees. The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled tuns, followed by raising on the less for 8 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A beautiful white that shows a hint of cinnamon and spice, spread out on the top of chalky and flinty aromas, which themselves give way to guava peel and lemon zest. Quite long and powerful on the palate, which frames a tightly knit but robust portrait of zesty apricots and apples. Drink now.\"\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003e94\/100, James Suckling, August 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Schlumberger","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":48403944243392,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/6718\/7648\/files\/s322413735741970331_p196_i2_w1181.png?v=1781257477"},{"product_id":"schlumberger-cuv-ernest-riesling-sgn-2009","title":"Schlumberger Cuv Ernest Riesling SGN 2009","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Silky in texture and weight, this well-focused wine possesses a backbone of racy acidity and offers layers of ripe apricot, pineapple, pickled ginger, pink grapefruit candy and stony mineral. Refined, with a long, mouthwatering finish. Not imported into the U.S. Drink now through 2030. 125 cases made.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e94\/100, Wine AN, Wine Spectator, 2012\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the producer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Making\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cuvée Ernest SGN (Sélection de Grains Nobles) 2009 was produced from selected grapes manually collected from two parcels of Riesling Grand Cru Kessler on October 30, 2009. Only grapes affected by noble rot were harvested and then pressed for 12 hours ; producing a volume of 1,700 litres of juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a slow but continuous fermentation until early spring, the wine was drawn-off and left on less for another year. The wine was then filtered for bottling that took place on March 21, 2011. The bottles were then stored in our underground cellars at constant temperature to ensure proper maturation. Another waiting time of little more than one year before the bottles are dressed and shipped worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The robe is a golden yellow with green reflections of a beautiful intensity. The disk is bright and limpid. Legs are beautiful and thick. The nose is complex, expressive with notes of candied citrus fruit, ripe grapefruit and crystallized fruit. Airing reveals more honeyed aromas, yellow fruits.\u003cbr\u003eThe onset is rich, silky but remains fresh and elegant. The middle mouth is built around this roundness and this delicate fruit. In the finish, the wine is powerful but not heavy, in true harmony with its terroir whose characteristics give it an extraordinary dimension.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Technical sheet elaborated by M. 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