Julien Schaal Grand Cru Brand Riesling

Julien Schaal Grand Cru Brand Riesling - Alsace, France Clear and bright with a pale golden-yellow hue, showing slight green reflections. The wine displays excellent clarity and viscosity, suggesting both youth and structure. Precise and elegant, the nose opens with citrus zest, white peach, and crushed stones. Subtle notes of lime blossom, flint, and a hint of smoke reveal the granitic character of the Brand terroir. With aeration, the wine reveals delicate herbal nuances and a touch of wet slate. The Grand Cru Brand vineyard is located on the steep, sun-drenched slopes above Turckheim, in Alsace. It benefits from a south to southeast exposure, ensuring excellent sunlight and warmth. The altitude ranges from 220 to 380 meters, with slopes of up to 40%, offering great drainage and air circulation. The grapes undergo manual harvesting and are then pressed as whole bunch. After a prolonged and gentle pressing, the juice is moved to tanks for a delicate static settling process. The gradual, cool, natural fermentation extends for up to three months, followed by several months of aging. These meticulous steps contribute to capturing and preserving the authentic "sense of place". Grape Varietal: Riesling Style: White - Dry, medium-bodied, balanced, fresh and bright Perfect For: Oysters, grilled prawns, ceviche, creamy mushroom risotto, roasted chicken with herbs, spring rolls, and light Asian-inspired cuisine A crystalline expression of pure minerality, balancing striking limestone acidity with radiant notes of white peach and white blossoms.