Allimant Laugner Riesling 2017

Cellar for up to 5 years. Serve chilled.

Alsace is known for its mouthwateringly crisp Riesling wines like this example from Domaine Allimant-Launger. The domaine was founded in 1965 after the marriage of Mariette Allimant and René Laugner who were both members of Alsace’s top winemaking families. Today the estate is in the capable hands of Hubert Laugner, an 11th generation winemaker whose family have been growing grapes here since the 1500s.

Domaine Allimant-Launger has 12 hectares of hillside vineyards planted along the Rhine River on top quality limestone and clay soils. These growing conditions are ideally suited to the Riesling grape which Hubert Laugner uses to craft this stunning white. The warm summer days help to ripen the grapes while cooling breezes from the river help to preserve plenty of freshness and aromatic character in the finished wine.

On the nose there are subtle hints of orange blossom, green apple, and zesty citrus while the first sip reveals a bright acidity, light body, and enticing pear, stone fruit, and honeyed notes. The pure, clean flavour profile makes it ideal as an aperitif or an excellent partner for spicy Asian dishes, leafy salads, and fresh seafood like oysters and prawns.