Domaine Fernand Engel
Praelatenberg de Kintzheim Alsace Grand Cru Riesling
Alsace, France
Medium gold in color, the honeyed nose shows apricot, minerally/earthy “petrol” notes, and almost a Semillon-like lanolin note. Rich in the mouth and off-dry (like a German Feinherb), it’s got deep fruit and earth flavors and is quite full-bodied (14%), with a little alcohol showing at the tail end of the finish. Not a delicate-styled Riesling by any stretch. It’s the kind of Riesling that will go better with white meats than anything from river or sea.
Medium gold in color, the honeyed nose shows apricot, minerally/earthy “petrol” notes, and almost a Semillon-like lanolin note. Rich in the mouth and off-dry (like a German Feinherb), it’s got deep fruit and earth flavors and is quite full-bodied (14%), with a little alcohol showing at the tail end of the finish. Not a delicate-styled Riesling by any stretch. It’s the kind of Riesling that will go better with white meats than anything from river or sea.
Mar 29th, 2021Wowza! This is one interesting and satisfying Riesling. Almost vendage tardive-ish in the nose, which has crushed rock, burnt honey, sweet smoke, apricot, ripe apple, and sweet floral notes. Rich and slightly sweet in the mouth, the flavors are intense, but so is the acidity. Mouthwatering and long. A great Alsace Riesling.
Wowza! This is one interesting and satisfying Riesling. Almost vendage tardive-ish in the nose, which has crushed rock, burnt honey, sweet smoke, apricot, ripe apple, and sweet floral notes. Rich and slightly sweet in the mouth, the flavors are intense, but so is the acidity. Mouthwatering and long. A great Alsace Riesling.
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Nov 24th, 2014
Dynamite Alsatian Riesling. Simply the best white wine we have ever drank. Dry Riesling with very slight sweetness. Lovely citrus taste of orange and apricot. Pared well with pork and chicken. Strongly recommend. 2015 vintage in 2020.
Dynamite Alsatian Riesling. Simply the best white wine we have ever drank. Dry Riesling with very slight sweetness. Lovely citrus taste of orange and apricot. Pared well with pork and chicken. Strongly recommend. 2015 vintage in 2020.
May 7th, 2020
Intense aromas of jasmine, bergamot, orange blossom, acarcia, and beeswax. Sharp citrus notes finishing with ripe pear and green apple backed with strong minerality.
Intense aromas of jasmine, bergamot, orange blossom, acarcia, and beeswax. Sharp citrus notes finishing with ripe pear and green apple backed with strong minerality.
Dec 14th, 2019
Overwhelming apple notes with some wildflower honey sweetness in there. Light, and lush. Not a ton of acidity but just enough to add those mineral notes in at the end. Delicious to quaff on a hot day, overall a very delicious if not incredibly complex Riesling.
Overwhelming apple notes with some wildflower honey sweetness in there. Light, and lush. Not a ton of acidity but just enough to add those mineral notes in at the end. Delicious to quaff on a hot day, overall a very delicious if not incredibly complex Riesling.
Jun 1st, 2019
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Feb 5th, 2018
In a really comfortable place right now. Honey, apple, slate, petrol, jasmine and orange. Everything in its right place.
In a really comfortable place right now. Honey, apple, slate, petrol, jasmine and orange. Everything in its right place.
Jan 7th, 2016