Riesling Grand Cru Praelatenberg 2022

Name: Riesling Grand Cru Praelatenberg 2022
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Original price was: €30.00.Current price is: €28.00.

Hillside cultivated with vines since the beginning of the 9th century by the Benedictines, hence its name “hill of the prelates”, even if the origins are perhaps older, as evidenced by the presence of Roman boundary stones.

Gneissic terroir, a baked granite rich in ferruginous elements (quartz, mica and feldspar), our plot is the southernmost, where the slopes are in places the steepest.

Plot harvested on September 24, 2022, fermentation in indigenous yeasts for 8 weeks and aging for 6 months on fine lees, this cuvée is characterized by its freshness, its energy with a marked salinity which offers very good aging potential.

Categories: Alsace, France, White Wine, Wine

Description

Riesling Grand Cru Praelatenberg 2022 – Elegant Alsace Grand Cru Expression

The Riesling Grand Cru Praelatenberg 2022 is a refined white wine from one of Alsace’s historic Grand Cru vineyards. It combines precision, freshness and crystalline minerality with excellent ageing potential.

Why Choose Riesling Grand Cru Praelatenberg 2022

To begin with, Praelatenberg vineyards sit on steep slopes with gneiss soils that enhance mineral tension and structure. These soils are known for giving wines elegance and consistency across vintages.
Moreover, the 2022 vintage produced energetic wines with strong salinity and freshness thanks to careful harvesting and lees ageing.
As a result, this Grand Cru Riesling shows both purity and depth.

Grape varieties: Riesling

Tasting Notes

Colour: Pale lemon with green reflections
Aroma: Lime zest, white peach and floral hints
Palate: Crisp acidity with citrus and mineral precision
Finish: Long, saline and elegant

Typical Praelatenberg wines are recognised for their balance and expressive minerality.

Food Pairings

This wine pairs especially well with:

Oysters and shellfish
Grilled lobster
Sushi and sashimi
Spicy Asian dishes
Goat cheese

Therefore, it is an excellent choice for refined seafood cuisine.

Style and Character

Allimant-Laugner craft wines that highlight terroir clarity and freshness. The Praelatenberg Grand Cru vineyard has been cultivated since at least the ninth century and remains one of Alsace’s distinctive mineral sites.
Because of its structure and ageing potential, the Riesling Grand Cru Praelatenberg 2022 is ideal for collectors, premium restaurant lists and serious Riesling enthusiasts.