Frey Riesling Grand Cru Frankstein 2019

Formerly known as the Domaine Mersiol, Domaine Charles Frey is a terrific biodynamic source in Dambach-la-Ville in the heart of the Alsace. Their pure, clean wines burst with character and life, and everything from them comes heartily recommended.

These vines lie on well-drained granite that lies in a rain shadow, making for particularly intense and concentrated wine.  The 2019 vintage offers an expressive nose with peach notes and a dose of petrol.  In the mouth the fruit is pleasantly round and reasonably full, with very good persistence on the palate. This is notably more serious wine that will hold its own with a wide range of dishes: Asian plates, of course, but also chicken and fish or cheese fondue.