Meyer Fonne Vins d’Alsace Riesling (750ml)
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Wine Type
White Wine
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Size
750ml
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Vintage
2022
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Country
France
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Region
Alsace
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Sub-Region
Katzenthal
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Grape
Riesling
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Farming Method
OrganicAll of our products that are tagged with the term Organic are either organic certified or organic practicing. Learn More
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ABV
12.5%
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Food Pairing
FishGreen saladsPork Dumplings
Felix Meyer’s grandfather founded the domaine in the late 19th century. He took over the domaine in 2005 and has modernized the winery and continued to expand the family’s vineyard holdings to include some grand cru vineyards in Alsace, all while staying in touch with tradition and respecting the terroir. Felix is a master blender and skilled winemaker; he blends wine from different parcels and ages his wines on the fine lees in old foudres, as was the tradition in Alsace.
Félix uses no synthetic fertilizers, herbicides, or pesticides to treat the vines. Cover crops are planted in every other row in the vineyards. Some vineyards are plowed, but certain parcels can be plowed only once a year because any more would erode the soils. He treats the grapes with the same individualized care, harvesting by hand and gently loading them into the press. The use of native yeasts during fermentation makes the process longer and slower, creating a more lush texture.
Tasting Notes
Coming from the granite hillsides of Katzenthal, this Riesling magnificently reveals its terroir. Crystal clear and precise and nervy on the palate. This Riesling offers freshness and purity in each sip. Stony, flinty with light floral notes and crisp clean finish. Enjoy this an an aperitif, with fish dishes, fried calamari or fresh lightly dressed greens.
Method
Made by François & Félix Meyer. The Riesling grapes are sourced from the granite slopes surrounding the Meyer family’s property in Katzenthal. The vines were planted in 1985 and 2009 on granite mica and calcareous marl soils. There is also some declassified Grand Cru and Lieux-dits fruit in the blend as well. The wine is racked two weeks after fermentation and kept on th efine lees until bottling around mid-May.
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