Riesling Grand Cru 'Vorbourg' Pierre Frick 2019

The Riesling Grand Cru Vorbourg is one of the purest and most profound expressions bottled by Pierre Frick, a true master of Alsace. When we talk about pioneers or legends in the world of wine, the name Pierre Frick is undoubtedly one of the first that comes to mind. Endowed with extraordinary sensitivity and foresight, Pierre immediately understands that, in order to bottle vital and complex liquids, it is necessary to respect the life within and around the vineyard. Hence, the decision, first in 1970, to convert all the vineyards to organic farming, and subsequently in 1981, entirely to biodynamics. Needless to say, the results are simply moving, capable, like few others, of capturing a complex terroir like that of Alsace. Hats off, Pierre!

This Riesling is made from 100% Riesling grapes, entirely from the Grand Cru Vorbourg, located near the castle of Rouffach. Limestone-marl soils with surface layers of silt characterize the vineyards. As mentioned earlier, the vines are cultivated meticulously following the principles of biodynamics. In the cellar, the same approach is continued with spontaneous alcoholic fermentations and ageing of the wine for 11 months in ancient oak barrels of over 80 years.

The Grand Cru Vorbourg Riesling fills the glass with its pale straw colour, characteristic of the grape variety. A magnetic liquid that captivates from the first sniff, with saline bursts and infusions of lime zest. Then, crisp golden apple and a field of white flowers. The palate is a true masterpiece, with class and depth due to an incredibly refined saline texture and an irrigating freshness. Territory and sensitivity fused in a sparkling core. A diadem.