Berncasteler Doctor Riesling Grand Cru dry

Tasting Notes

Extremely concentrated and balanced. The original primary aromas of star fruit, pineapple, orange zest, boscop, papaya, elderflower now recede, allowing the secondary- as well as tertiaryaromas to fully emerge. Now, yeast plait, black truffles as well as a delicate yet profound herbal note underpinned by subtle woody notes, slightly smoky as well as a hint of petrol, viscous and the typical, expressive slateminerality of the Doctor come to the fore

Food Pairing

Wonderful with fish and seafood, for example "Gravad Lax". Also excellent with all spicy, and even hearty dishes. A sensational solo performer, but also an excellent partner for grilled dishes. This wine comes "rich in history" and should be enjoyed with absolute calm and concentration. Due to the enormous structure that the wine brings, it easily masters all dishes and always surprises anew, as soon as you take the next sip.

Growing Region and Climate

The world-famous 100% steep slope Berncasteler Doctor is located at 125 to 200 meters above sea level with a south-southwest orientation. It is characterized by stony, loamy and slate-containing Devonian clay slate weathered soil. Due to the special orientation of the site, good sun exposure is guaranteed almost at all times of the day, which accounts for the later aromatic profile in the grapes. In addition, the numerous slate-covered roofs of Bernkastel below the vineyard radiate heat into the steep slope, which also benefits the ripening process .

Processing and Aging

In the different areas of the Doctor vineyard, the grapes were hand-picked and carefully selected. They were then gently crushed in baskets in the vineyard to allow for a longer maceration period. Whole cluster pressing took place for approximately 14 hours. This wine was fermented for several months in large wooden barrels without any added yeasts or enzymes. For more complexity and stability, it was left on the fine lees for at least three to four months