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Aromatic White | France

M. Chapoutier Schieferkopf Riesling Trocken-Sec

M. Chapoutier Schieferkopf Riesling Trocken-Sec

Fruity, floral, fresh

₱970
₱970
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Varietal: Riesling
ABV: 12%
Origin: Rhone Valley, France

Size: 750ml

Accolades

3.7 rating, Vivino

Taste Notes

Eyes: Light golden with green tints
Nose: Fruity, floral, citrus-like, Mirabelle plum, orange blossoms
Mouth: Taut, mineral structure, lovely roundness, fresh, nearly saline, very long finish

How to Enjoy

Pair with fish, oysters, and Asian food.

Serving temperature: Cold at 3-7°C
Storage: Up to 1 week after opening

About this Product

Schieferkopf heralds a new discovery of Alsatian and German terroirs. On the French side, the domain, which uses organic farming, is located on the only vineyard on blue Alsace shale. In Germany, three vineyards enjoy exceptional terroirs. On the Rhine side, as on the other side, the wines enjoy maximum sunshine exposure and a mosaic of complex soils bringing subtlety to the grapes. Like Rieslings, the French version of which grows from shale-rich soil whilst the German version is grown on a granite soil: the same grape, but two quite different personalities.

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About M. Chapoutier

The story began with Michel Chapoutier, a unique man with a thirst for knowledge, definitely one of a kind. Michel is openminded and always willing to learn. He seeks to discover and reflect the full potential of his terroirs and let the soils express their true character. That which gives the wines their signature style. This now forms the basis of the M. Chapoutier ethos and the team strives to reveal the very best of what the soils have to offer.

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About France

French wine is nearly synonymous with fine wine and all things epicurean, France has a culture of wine production and consumption that is deeply rooted in tradition. Many of the world’s most beloved grape varieties originated here, as did the concept of “terroir”—soil type, elevation, slope and mesoclimate combine to produce resulting wines that convey a sense of place.

Accordingly, most French wine is labeled by geographical location, rather than grape variety. So a general understanding of which grapes correspond to which regions can be helpful in navigating all of the types of French wine. Some of the greatest wine regions in the world are here, including Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône and Champagne, but each part of the country has its own specialties and strengths.

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About Riesling

A noble grape produced in a wide range of styles, Riesling can be bone dry, intensely sweet and everything in between. A regal variety of incredible purity and precision, Riesling wine possesses a remarkable ability to reflect the character of wherever it is grown while still maintaining its identity. It can be just as enjoyable dry or sweet, young or old, still or sparkling and the best examples can age longer than nearly any other white variety.

It can be difficult to discern the level of sweetness in a Riesling, and German labeling laws do not make things any easier. Look for the world “trocken” to indicate a dry wine, or “halbtrocken” or “feinherb” for off-dry. Some producers will include a helpful sweetness scale on the back label—happily, a growing trend.

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