Domaine Bott Geyl : Riesling Grand cru "Schlossberg" 2019

Tasting advice for the Absolu Grande Cuvée 256 Extra-Brut by Bott Geyl

Tasting

Mineral, smoky and citrus nuances express themselves with elegance. The palate, precise and slender, reveals a refined texture and a finish marked by a delicate salinity.

An exceptional fine Alsace grand cru by Bott Geyl

The estate

The Bott Geyl estate, located in Beblenheim in Alsace, is recognized for its commitment to organic and biodynamic farming. The property makes it a point of honor to respect the specificities of the Alsatian terroirs, cultivating its plots according to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. The crémants and wines of the Bott Geyl estate reflect this demand for quality, combining purity and finesse, to best express the potential of the region's soils.

The vineyard

The vineyard extends over the commune of Kientzheim in Alsace, in the heart of an exceptional terroir. Planted on a small plot of 0.80 hectare, the vines, aged 25 to 55 years, make the most of the granitic arenas that make up the soil. This substrate promotes a brilliant minerality and a beautiful tension in the wines. The south to south-west exposure, combined with a marked slope of 30 to 45%, guarantees optimal sunshine allowing the grapes to reach perfect maturity.

Vinification and aging

The manual harvest, with meticulous sorting and transport in 40 kg crates, precedes a slow pressing of the whole grapes. After a static decantation of 24 hours, the alcoholic fermentation, carried out by indigenous yeasts takes place at controlled temperature. Aged on fine lees until September, the wine is only lightly filtered before bottling.

Blend

Riesling (100%)