Josmeyer Riesling “Hengst“ Selection de Grains Nobles” Grand Cru 2002 birichino ripe and candied fruit

ripe and candied fruit

Deep purple with hints of crimson in colour with distinct aromas of dark ripe berries mingle with baking spices

meadow flowers

Service Temperature:17°C

but one block amongst the 18 acres of vineyard has continually proven to be special

Josmeyer Riesling “Hengst“ Selection de Grains Nobles” Grand Cru 2002 birichino ripe and candied fruitThe Hengst Grand Cru vineyards are situated on a 360 metre hillside, offering a composite marly limestone terroir. The soil composition is often compared to Chambertin in Burgundy; these conditions exalt the Pinot Gris which produces this cuve. The fruit is matured in 100 year old oak barrels or stainless steel vats, culminating in a wine with a beautiful burnished clarity and loads of fruit on the nose, including ripe white fruit accented by a hint