Production
The Grand Cru Rangen is the only vineyard in Alsace on volcanic rocks. The hardness of the rock makes the soil stony and its dark colour favours heat retention. 20 years old vineyard, all on single terraces.
Julien Riesling Grand Cru'Les Roches Volcaniques'Rangen 2019 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
On the nose high aromatics with mineral earth notes dominating. Terrific palate presence, lots of minerals and white grapefruit, all of which is easy to discern on the nose as well. Dense, rich and dry. If you keep your hands off these Alsace Rieslings long enough to give them at least 5 or 6 years of bottle age.
Food match
Homard Thermidor, crayfish court bouillon, poached turbot with hollandaise sauce, seafood skewers with béarnaise sauce. Aging potential of 20-25 years
Info
GRAPE VARIETY
Riesling
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Alsace
PRODUCTION METHODS
Vegetarian, Vegan