Dirler-Cade Riesling Grand Cru Kessler
FR7378-18
Dirler-Cade EARL
Dirler-Cade Riesling Grand Cru Kessler
Alsace , France
| Type: | General |
| Varietals: | Riesling |
| Region: | Alsace , Haut-Rhin |
| Vineyard Size: | 18 ha |
| Planted: | 1965 |
| Farming Methods: | Hand harvested |
| Total Production: | 200 cases |
| Soil: | clay soils |
| Climate: | Semi continental with very hot and dry summer. Colmar is one of the driest city in France. Winter is very extreme getting snow pretty often. |
| Fermentation: | Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts. |
| Winemaker: | Jean and Ludivine Dirler |
| Elevage: | 12 months aging in steel tank |
| ABV | 12.0% | SO2 | 57ppm total | Sizes | 750ml |
ABOUT THIS BOTTLE
This is a dense and mineral Grand Cru Riesling. It’s powerful on the nose, with aromas of lemon, orange, tropical fruit, verbena, acacia, and mint. Supported by elegant acidity, this is a supremely age-worthy bottle. Riesling Grand Cru Kessler is dense, taut, crisp, mineral with a very long mouthfeel. Powerful bouqet of lemon, orange, tropical fruits, verbena, acacia and mint. The acidity is elegant and the complexity is extreme. This wine can age for a very long period.
