Le Riesling
Grand Cru Spiegel

Le Riesling – Spiegel
Alsace Grand Cru

Lucien Albrecht since 1968

Located between Guebwiller and Bergholtz, south of the Alsace Wine Route, the Grand Cru Spiegel is located on a medium slope and has sandy-clay soils covered with sandstone pebbles.
The reputation of the Grand Cru Spiegel begun in 1950’s when winemakers introduced quality charters, producing nowadays original wines characterized by persistent flavours, sometimes sturdy depending on the variety.

Vinification
For the making of our Grands Crus we use perfectly ripe and healthy grapes from carefully cultivated and selected vineyards.
The yields are low and the vineyards are generally planted with old vines. For these wines we focus on terroir or vineyard expression with all elements that influence the aromas, the composition and typical character of each Grand Cru.

Vintage 2017
Even if the yields are the lowest in 30 years, all the climatic conditions have contributed to an impressive quality for the 2017 vintage.
Good levels of acidity, beautiful balance, and beautiful maturity, Alsace wines of 2017 will be comparable to the vintages of the greatest years.

Tasting notes
Light yellow colour with silver highlights, fine and mineral nose with notes of white flowers. Mouth is fresh and racy with a beautiful length on the same aromas as the nose with a hint of peppermint.
Temperature of service: 8-10°C
Aging capacity: 3 to 15 years.

Food and wine pairing
The delicate aromas of Riesling go hand in hand with raw or grilled fish, roasted poultry.

Technical analysis
Alcohol: 12,90% alc./vol.
Residual sugar: 4,90 g/l
Total acidity: 3,95 g/l

Awards
Silver Medal Mundus Vini Printemps 2019
Silver Medal International Wine Challenge