Riesling Domaine De La Ville De Colmar 75cl

The Riesling from Domaine de la Ville de Colmar is an Alsatian white wine, renowned for its aromatic finesse, freshness, and minerality. It is best enjoyed between 8 and 10°C and can be aged for 4 to 6 years.

Description and Aromatic Profile
This Riesling has a pale yellow color with green highlights. Its powerful and elegant nose unfolds with great finesse, revealing subtle and complex aromas of lemon, lemongrass, grapefruit, peach, pear, and stewed fruit, as well as floral notes of white flowers, linden, and white nettle. On the palate, it is characterized by a pronounced vivacity, a full-bodied mid-palate with lemon notes, and a saline or slightly bitter finish depending on the vintage, reflecting the purity of its marl-limestone terroir. Its texture combines freshness and tension, resulting in a wine that is both long-lasting and well-balanced. The alcohol content is around 12.5%.

Vintages and Evolution
The 2022 vintage is dry, highlighting the classic floral and mineral aspects of this Alsatian grape variety.

The 2021 vintage reveals aromas of citrus fruits, stewed pineapple, and minerality, with a good saline length. It is recommended for drinking between 2024 and 2028.

The 2024 vintage maintains these standards with a dry and lively wine.

Serving and Storage Recommendations
Ideal serving temperature: between 8 and 10°C, sometimes up to 12°C according to some sources, to fully express the aromas.

Storage: this wine can be kept for 4 to 6 years, or even longer depending on the quality of the vintage and cellar conditions. 

Food and Wine Pairings
This Riesling pairs perfectly with:
Fish and seafood, especially oysters, scallops, sushi, and grilled fish. 

Poultry and white meats, as well as goat and sheep cheeses. 

Spicy dishes, such as Thai cuisine, thanks to its balance of acidity and freshness. 

Terroir and Estate
The wine comes from a historic Alsatian vineyard cultivated by the Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar, founded in 1895 and located on marl-limestone soils that give the wine its minerality and elegant structure. The estate owns more than 28 hectares, including prestigious plots such as Clos Saint-Jacques and the Hospices Civils Louis Pasteur vineyard. 

This cuvée reflects the richness and nobility of the Riesling grape variety in Alsace, combining tradition and finesse to offer an authentic and delicate tasting experience.