Country: France / Kirchberg de Barr Grand Cru
Variety: Riesling Alsace
Winery: Domaine Vincent Stoeffler / Alsace
There is a touch of smoke and stone that lends a darker aspect to the ripe but crisp apple fruit. The palate has that same taut but very full-fruited feel—of very tightly held ample fruit reminiscent of red-cheeked, aromatic apples. This is both powerful and svelte. The palate is dry and finishes very clean, leaving you with haunting apple notes and fresh lemon.