Lissner - Wolxheim Riesling 2022

Country: FranceRegion: Wolxheim, AlsaceAppellation: Appellation Alsace ProtégéeGrape variety: RieslingStyle: WhiteABV: 13% by vol.Yield: 25ha/hlTerroir: Shell limestone; southeastern exposureAverage age of vines: 35+ yearsFarming: Dry-farmed, Fukuoka method. Complete non-working of the soils. Certified organic.Harvest: By handVinification: Direct press of select whole clusters using gentle pneumatic press. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. No fining. No filtration.Aging: Alsatian foudre, 8+ months on leesSulfur added: None Notes: Elegant and textured, with slight CO2 upon opening and slowly-unfolding complexity that inspires (a few) moments of reflection. Structure and acidity that withstand weeks after initial opening. Harvested in limited quantities and sold primarily within the region, this is the first time that this cuvée has touched soil in the US.