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White - Sparkling
N.V. Frey-Sohler Crémant d'Alsace Riesling Brut
Riesling
- France
- Alsace
- Crémant d'Alsace
Label borrowed from 2018
Label borrowed from 2008
Label borrowed from 2019
Community Tasting Notes 5
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uncorked.fr Likes this wine:
November 13, 2023 - The base wine is apparently from the 2020 harvest. 15 months on lees prior to disgorgement. The nose doesn't have quite the same intensity of previous releases but the palate is reminiscent of those that preceded it. Quite petrol-y but in a positive way. While the finish does taper off a bit quickly and there is perhaps a smidgen more sweetness than I might like in an ideal world, this is still terribly enjoyable.
APPEARANCE:
Color & intensity: pale gold
NOSE:
Intensity: medium
Aromas: lemon, bread dough, mirabelle plum, honeysuckle, white flowers, green apple, wet stones, petrol
Development: developing
PALATE:
Sweetness: dry
Acidity: medium (+)
Alcohol: medium
Body: medium
Mousse: delicate
Intensity: medium (+)
Flavors: lemon, mirabelle plum, lemon zest, petrol, bread dough, crushed stone, hint of salt
Finish: medium
CONCLUSIONS:
Quality level: good
Potential for ageing: can drink now but has potential for some further ageing -
uncorked.fr Likes this wine:
June 6, 2021 - Much to my surprise, I preferred this to their 2012 vintage riesling crémant. Chiseled, elegant and precise. Very enjoyable with a nicely restrained dosage.
APPEARANCE:
Color & intensity: pale lemon
NOSE:
Intensity: medium (+)
Aromas: lemon zest, petrol, crushed stone, chamomile, lemon, green apple
Development: developing
PALATE:
Sweetness: dry
Acidity: medium (+)
Alcohol: medium
Body: medium
Mousse: delicate
Intensity: medium (+)
Flavors: lemon, lemon zest, petrol, crushed stone, hint of medicinal plants
Finish: medium (+)
CONCLUSIONS:
Quality level: very good
Potential for ageing: can drink now but has potential for some further ageing -
WineCenturyAZ Likes this wine: 89 points
October 17, 2019 - Pale lemon in the glass, pronounced aromas and flavors, medium effervescence, floral nose, palate is dry and crisp, lychee, nectarine, rocky minerality, long finish
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TXRhoneRanger wrote: 70 points
July 29, 2019 - Flat. Flavors and all. Not my jam.
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uncorked.fr Likes this wine:
May 14, 2019 - As I love riesling and I love sparkling wines, this was a double winner for me!
Full tasting note:
https://uncorked.fr/frey-sohler-cremant-dalsace-brut-riesling/
Wine Definition
- Vintage N.V.
- Type White - Sparkling
- Producer Frey-Sohler
- Varietal Riesling
- Designation Brut
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Alsace
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Crémant d'Alsace
- UPC Code 892277002548
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 52 (44%)
- Consumed 65 (56%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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