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Subregion | France > Alsace |
Colour | White |
Type | Still |
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In its aromas of lime, apricot, narcissus, chalk dust, red currant, and musk, the 2005 Riesling Clos Ste-Hune is surprisingly a bit more open and expressive than the Frederic Emile. On the palate this exhibits amazing, chalky density, firm citricity and a satiny, slippery, glycerin-rich texture. Tart red berry, pungent citrus zest, and quarry dust dominate in a finish that is unsurprisingly unyielding but promisingly long. Only time can reveal this wine's true degree of superiority to the Frederic Emile, and the latter might well nip at its heels indefinitely!
This aromatic Riesling offers aromas and flavors of fresh apple peel, crushed pine needle, petrol and sweet smoke that weave through layers of green pear, apple, hot stone and almond, with a touch of anise. There's a seamlessness to the integration of the laserlike acidity, resulting in a wine with a refined texture and elegance despite its intensity and range of flavor. Drink now through 2031. 650 cases made.
Quite deep greenish gold. Low-key nose. Slightly oily even. Lots of extract. Perhaps this wine is at that awkward entre-deux-ages stage? Definitely food wine. It developed in the glass but was not as exciting as bottles previously tasted.