Domaine Rolly Gassmann Riesling de Rorschwihr Cuvee Yves Vendanges Tardives 2020
Domaine Rolly Gassmann Riesling de Rorschwihr Cuvee Yves Vendanges Tardives
Region: Alsace, France
Vintage: 2020
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape: Riesling
ABV: 12%
Expressive on the nose, with ripe yellow fruits, floral and citrus notes. The ripe fruit notes meld with pastry, candied orange, honey and botrytis notes. The palate is smooth and complex with ripe apricot, hazelnut and Mirabelle plums, all lifted by delicate but incisive acidity.
The grapes for this wine come from parcels planted on clay, marl and oolitic limestone soils in the commune of Rorschwihr. All 21 different types of limestone known in the world can be found in the soils of this village, and the sub-soil there is similarly diverse. These soils, and the particular climate of the sites were discovered by the monks who first made wine here over 400 years ago, and today some of their methods are still used. Organic and biodynamic practices are followed in the vineyards, although they are not certified.
While the winemaking history of the Rolly and Gassmann families in Alsace can be traced back to the 17th century, the Domaine was not established until 1967 when these two families were joined by marriage. Now run by second generation Pierre Gassmann, the domaine boasts 52 hectares in the Haut-Rhin region, 40 of which are in Rorschwihr and 10 in Bergheim. The family is known for their remarkable collection of vintages; they age and store up to five years’ worth of stock - around 1.5 million bottles - and only release wines that they feel are ready to drink.
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