Amelie et Charles Sparr Riesling Altenbourg 2023

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Accolades:
94/100 – James Suckling
94/100 – Vinous

“Generous and juicy, but also flinty and tense (in the best sense), this is an exciting Alsace dry riesling at the deep end of the spectrum for this warm region. Quite some power in the bold finish, but the freshness is more striking. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold.” – James Suckling

“The 2023 Riesling Altenbourg is from vines planted in the 1950’s, rooted in yellow limestone. The nose propels juicy ripeness of pear and adds lifted highlights of dried chamomile and apple tea. The palate is buffered but intense, with lovely concentration and a dried lemon and chamomile tinged brightness. This is fresh, cool, calm and absolutely bone dry (Bone Dry).” – Vinous

Tasting Note: Deep and concentrated, with ample stone and citrus aromas, the mirabelle aroma as intense as that of Amalfi lemon. Quite an austere style, but with all this ripeness to balance the firm structure that’s no problem. Intense herbal and chalky character at the very focused finish. Still very young, this should develop magnificently with a bit more bottle age.

Certification: Biodynamic

Alcohol: 13.0%

Variety: Riesling

Region: Alsace, France