St Remy Riesling Grand Cru Hengst
75cl
/
12.5% Vol
A great bottling from Domaine Saint-Remy and a fine example of what white wines from the Alsace region in France can offer. On the palate it is full-bodied and highly expressive thanks to the typically saline soul. Perfect for all those who want to try their hand at a great white from French Alsace.
St Remy Riesling Grand Cru Hengst
€28.00
Ex Tax: €22.76
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is refined, with typically mineral notes followed by more fruity scents and gentle smoky nuances
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
On the palate it is full-bodied, with an important sip, highly expressive thanks to the typically saline soul; it closes with a very long finish. A bottle that tells the territory with punctuality, perfect for all those who want to try their hand at a great white from French Alsace.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Riesling
Alcohol %
12.5%
Country
France
Producer
Domaine St Remy
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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