René Muré
Clos Saint Landelin Vin d'Alsace Riesling
Alsace, France
This laser sharp Riesling begins with aromas of slate, rubber ball (the kind in the quarter machines), petrol fumes, lemon, thyme, and white flowers. Flavors dance from sour kumquat to red apple to white pepper. It’s bone dry, direct, linear, and tightly wound. It might, I think, benefit from 3-4 more years in cellar. The acid will challenge. It did for me, but on day three I felt it had mellowed and settled a bit. A good wine for the very very thirsty.
This laser sharp Riesling begins with aromas of slate, rubber ball (the kind in the quarter machines), petrol fumes, lemon, thyme, and white flowers. Flavors dance from sour kumquat to red apple to white pepper. It’s bone dry, direct, linear, and tightly wound. It might, I think, benefit from 3-4 more years in cellar. The acid will challenge. It did for me, but on day three I felt it had mellowed and settled a bit. A good wine for the very very thirsty.
Sep 30th, 2018