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95
/ 100
Vinous -
97
/ 100
Wine Enthusiast
White
Classification
Riesling
Variety
2017
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
France
Country
Alsace,
Region
12.9%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
95 / 100"Bright straw. Clean, vibrantly mineral and racy aromas and flavors of green apple, pear and lime. Ripe yet brightly acidic, this exhibits a penetrating quality on the long, juicy, ginger- and mineral-accented finish. Very compact, dense and still youthful Riesling. Outstanding."
- Vinous
97 / 100
"Tart lemon has an edge of softness reminiscent of a fresh Mirabelle tart. The palate of this wine majors on bright lemon juiciness with mouth-watering efficiency… It offers wonderful concentration, poise and a bone-dry finish."
- Wine Enthusiast
Tasting Notes
Exposed south and south-east, the Grands Crus Geisberg and Osterberg terroirs of Ribeauvillé which overlook the estate have given birth to this wine for several generations.
The average age of the vines, around 45 years, offers limited yields.
The marl-limestone-sandstone and shell limestone composition of the terroir (Muschelkalk), as well as the well-ripened grapes strictly selected by hand, give this wine a remarkable personality: a dry and powerful Riesling, underlined by a mineral note and with finely chopped acidity.
Prestigious signature of the house, the Frédéric Emile, often nicknamed FE or Freddie, is sought after by connoisseurs and collectors.
Pairings : great gastronomy, noble fish, caviar, fine white meats.
Aging potential : the great vintages of Frédéric Emile mature for twenty years or more.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity