2020 Domaine Fernand Engel Riesling Praelatenberg

Community Tasting Notes (1) Avg Score: 87 points

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  5/8/2024 - uncorked.fr wrote:

  Organic. Surprisingly excellent balance in spite of the 14% ABV. This is already drinking quite nicely but will definitely benefit from at least another year or two in the bottle.
  
  APPEARANCE:
  Color & intensity: medium lemon
  
  NOSE:
  Intensity: medium (+)
  Aromas: Meyer lemon, dried herbs (lemon thyme & rosemary), lemon zest, flint, cut grass, hints of smoked meat and sea breeze
  Development: developing
  
  PALATE:
  Sweetness: dry
  Acidity: medium (+)
  Alcohol: high
  Body: medium (+)
  Intensity: medium (+)
  Flavors: lemon, lemon thyme, lemon zest, crushed chalk, cut grass, hint of salt
  Finish: medium (+)
  
  CONCLUSIONS:
  Quality level: very good
  Potential for ageing: a bit youthful for our personal tastes but can drink now; good potential for further ageing

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