Domaine Rolly Gassmann Kappelweg de Rorschwihr Riesling 2019
Domaine Rolly Gassmann Kappelweg de Rorschwihr Riesling
Region: Alsace, France
Vintage: 2019
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape: Riesling
ABV: 12.5%
This Riesling displays a powerful character with layers of ripe stone fruit and underlying citrus notes, balanced by a racy acidity culminating in a long finish.
Rolly-Gassmann have 5.67 hectares of the lieu-dit Kappelweg de Rorschwihr, a Grand Cru site in all but name. Located at 220 to 235 metres above sea level, the vines sit on ancient blue-grey marl limestone soil which lends the wines vibrant acidity and intense concentration. The vineyards are farmed following organic and biodynamic principles but 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.
https://www.rollygassmann.fr