COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Domaine Laurent & Rita Kox
REGION
Moselle Luxembourgeoise
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Kox, located in the Moselle Luxembourgeoise, is run by the father-and-daughter duo Laurent and Corinne Kox. The estate is celebrated for its 'retro-innovation' philosophy, seamlessly blending ancient winemaking traditions with cutting-edge technology. This single-vineyard Riesling comes from the Schwebsange Kolteschberg, a Grand Premier Cru site characterized by deep Keuper clay-marl and limestone soils. The estate is highly regarded for its commitment to biodiversity and precision viticulture, making it a standout producer in Luxembourg's boutique wine scene.
ALCOHOL
12.3%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Domaine Kox is a pioneer in precision viticulture, using smart drones since 2019 to target-spray organic treatments.
Fact 02
To prevent soil compaction, the estate uses draft horses instead of heavy machinery to work between the narrow vineyard rows.
Fact 03
The estate practices agroforestry, planting trees directly inside vineyard rows to buffer rising temperatures and promote biodiversity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Riesling emphasizes purity and terroir expression. Grapes are 100% hand-picked from the steep slopes of the Kolteschberg vineyard. Following careful selection, the fruit undergoes pneumatic and direct pressing. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using natural yeasts to preserve the vibrant primary fruit characteristics. The wine is then matured on its fine lees in stainless steel to build mid-palate texture, complexity, and structural stability before bottling.
