Domaine Paul Blanck Riesling 'Schlossberg' Grand Cru 2018
4.6
HK$470
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaine Paul Blanck Riesling 'Schlossberg' Grand Cru 2018 is a white wine from Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg, Alsace, made from Riesling. 2018's warm season gave ripe stone fruit while granite and Riesling acidity kept precision. Its identity rests on steep granite terraces in Alsace's historic Schlossberg Grand Cru. slow fermentation and patient élevage designed to preserve mineral definition shapes the wine's texture and aromatic detail while keeping the origin clearly in view. The result is a characterful expression that combines regional typicity with a measured, food-friendly sense of balance.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, it shows lime, green apple, peach and white flowers. Winemaking and maturation add subtle lees cream and fresh dough, while time brings granite, petrol and dried citrus. The palate is medium-bodied with high acidity and little perceptible tannin, carrying the flavours into a focused, persistent finish. Its appeal comes from definition, proportion and the clarity of its site rather than overt showmanship. Serve it with smoked trout, choucroute or roast pork; those dishes echo the wine's savoury detail while allowing its freshness to reset the palate.
Winery Background Domaine Paul Blanck is the producer, with Philippe and Frédéric Blanck responsible for its winemaking direction. The estate's work is grounded in the vineyards and in a cellar approach appropriate to Alsace Grand Cru Schlossberg, favouring sound fruit, controlled extraction or pressing, and élevage that supports rather than masks the raw material. For buyers, the key value is the combination of defined origin, a recognisable producer signature and a style that works at the table. The stated dry profile, high acidity and medium body also make the bottle easy to place in a collection or on a restaurant list. Proper storage and a suitable serving temperature will help preserve its detail, balance and length.