Julien Schaal Alsace Grand Cru Sommerberg Riesling 2022 750ml

Experience a stunning masterclass in precision and terroir with the Julien Schaal Alsace Grand Cru Sommerberg Riesling 2022 750ml. This vintage captures the unique energy of the “Les Arènes Granitiques” soils found on the dizzying 45-degree slopes of Turckheim. You will find that Julien Schaal Sommerberg Riesling 2022 offers a much leaner and more mineral-driven profile than typical Alsatian expressions. The granite bedrock provides a crystalline focus that distinguishes this wine from its counterparts on limestone or clay. This bottle remains a top choice for connoisseurs who value high-altitude elegance and long-term aging potential.

The wine reveals a bright pale gold color with faint green reflections in the glass. You will enjoy an intense, perfumed nose featuring notes of lime pith, acacia honey, and a hint of smoked almond. On the palate, the spirit delivers a full-bodied yet bone-dry texture with incredible mineral extract and density. Vibrant acidity provides a sharp backbone that carries flavors of lemon zest and flint through to a persistent finish. You can expect this wine to develop beautiful complexity as it evolves over the next decade. It pairs magnificently with monkfish, grilled king prawns, or delicate seafood dim sum.

Julien Schaal Alsace Grand Cru Sommerberg Riesling 2022 has received exceptional scores from the world’s most rigorous critics. Wine-Searcher and Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate both award this specific 2022 vintage a stellar 95-point rating. Jancis Robinson MW also celebrates this release with a high 17+/20 score, praising its “massive drive” and “vibrant” character. These accolades confirm its position as a world-class white wine that punches far above its price point. You will appreciate the sheer craftsmanship and “sense of place” found in every drop of this granitic masterpiece.