COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Domaine Viticole Laurent & Rita Kox
REGION
Moselle Valley
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Viticole Laurent & Rita Kox, established in 1977 in Remich, is a pioneering estate in Luxembourg's Moselle Valley. Now led by third-generation winemaker Corinne Kox, the estate is highly regarded for its 'retro-innovation' philosophy, blending cutting-edge ecological technologies with ancient, low-intervention winemaking traditions. The Schwebsange Kolteschberg vineyard is situated on steep slopes along the left bank of the Moselle River. Its unique shell limestone (Muschelkalk) and clay soils yield a highly structured, saline, and mineral-driven expression of Riesling that stands apart from the slate-heavy profiles of neighboring German regions.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€16
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Domaine L&R Kox was the first in Luxembourg to revive the ancient Georgian tradition of fermenting wines in buried clay Kvevris.
Fact 02
The estate utilizes advanced viticultural drone technology to apply organic and natural crop treatments with high precision on steep slopes.
Fact 03
The 2016 vintage of this wine won the prestigious 'Médaille Grand Or' at the European Moselle Wine Competition.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for this Grand Premier Cru focuses on preserving purity and terroir expression. Grapes are harvested entirely by hand from the steep slopes of Schwebsange Kolteschberg. Following careful sorting, the grapes undergo gentle pneumatic pressing. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to retain the vibrant, crisp fruit character and linear acidity. To add texture and a subtle, creamy weight to the mid-palate without masking the wine's natural freshness, it is aged on its fine lees in stainless steel vats prior to bottling.
