COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
100% Riesling
PRODUCER
Domaine Trapet Père & Fils
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Trapet Père & Fils' Riesling Riquewihr 2023 is a dry white wine from the Alsace region of France, specifically from the village of Riquewihr. Produced from 100% Riesling grapes, the wine reflects the unique terroir of its vineyard sites, which feature a mix of granite, sandstone, limestone, and marl soils. The estate is managed by Andrée Trapet and her sons, who are committed to biodynamic and organic viticulture, aiming to express the purity of the Alsatian origin in their wines. The 2023 vintage is noted for its tension and energy, a result of the year's climatic conditions which included drought followed by beneficial rains.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
11-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Domaine Trapet is also a legendary name in Burgundy's Gevrey-Chambertin.
Fact 02
The estate has held Demeter and Biodyvin certifications since 2002.
Fact 03
The 2023 vintage faced drought but was saved by late August rains.
Fact 04
Wines are aged in stainless steel to preserve purity.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Domaine Trapet Père & Fils employs biodynamic and organic farming practices in their Riquewihr vineyards. Grapes are harvested with attention to vintage conditions, as seen in the 2023 season. The winemaking process focuses on preserving the purity of the Riesling and its terroir, utilizing stainless steel for fermentation and aging. This approach aims to capture the wine's natural freshness, acidity, and mineral complexity without the influence of oak, reflecting the estate's philosophy of minimal intervention and respect for nature.
