Domaine Ostertag - Alsace - Riesling Fronholz - White - 2021

Wine:

The 2021 White Alsace Riesling Fronholz is remarkably pure. With a strong sense of terroir—its Vosges sandstone and sedimentary sandy soils are unmistakable—it is already beautifully open, offering a refined, earthy character. Notes of white fruits, pear, apple, and white pepper unfold in a precise, savory, and sharp style. This wine is both crystalline and energetic, displaying a perfect balance of structure and substance. Excellent for drinking now and with a potential to age for another 10 years. Rated 95/100 by RVF and 93/100 by Olivier Poussier, Best Sommelier in the World and member of the Vente à la Propriété Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Traditional vinification. Matured in stainless steel vats.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.

Color:

Bright pale yellow with golden highlights.

Nose:

Fresh aromas of white fruits, apple and pear, punctuated by notes of white pepper, all on a mineral, even crystalline, very pure texture.

Palate:

The palate is sapid and chiselled, and this wine offers lively, straightforward energy with a delicately rooted profile and elegant structure.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Beef Pad Thaî, veal blanquette, seafood risotto, trout filet with beurre blanc.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034 and beyond for enthusiasts.

A symbol of excellence and awarded 3 stars in the RVF Guide, Domaine Ostertag showcases a brilliant mastery of the Bas-Rhin terroirs.

Now led by Arthur Ostertag, who took over from his father André in 2018, this iconic estate shines globally. Its excellence stems from a deep sensitivity, biodynamic farming, profound understanding of the soils, and a complete harmony with the vines.