A Riesling with a pleasant fresh acidity and slight saltiness that pairs well with Japanese food.
Brand: Julien Schaal
Product: Riesling Sophie Schaal
Vintage: 2022
Color: White
Origin: France / Alsace
Capacity: 750ml
AOC: Alsace
Grape variety: 100% Riesling
DINING
Enjoy with sushi, sashimi or light appetizers.
TASTING
Rich aromas of orange, lime, tropical fruits, etc. In the mouth, supple minerals and acidity spread in a very well-balanced way.
COMMENT
Julien Schaal is a winery located in the village of Saint-Hippolyte, just below the Château de Haut-Koenigsbourg, one of the tourist attractions in Alsace, at the foot of the Vosges Mountains. Julien Schaal, the owner of the winery, makes wine in tandem with his wife Sophie, who is also a winemaker.
Julien first made his own wine in 2003 when he went to help with the harvest in the Cape Province of South Africa. He noticed the potential of the cool climate of the highlands and made a high-quality, delicately flavored Chardonnay that took advantage of the climate, which earned him high praise. He then began making his own wine in Alsace in 2011. For Julien, who is committed to organic wine, Alsace, like South Africa, was the ideal place.
This wine is made mainly by Sophie, the wife of Julien, the owner of the family. It is a blend of Riesling from several plots in Ribeauvillé. The label design represents the grains of Riesling.
WINEMAKING
After hand-picking, the grapes are pressed slowly. Fermented with only natural yeast. Aged in stainless steel tanks before bottling.