Vintage Character From the steep, sun-drenched hills of the Alsace AOC, the 2023 Domaines Schlumberger 'Les Princes Abbés' Riesling showcases the brilliant purity of this historic region. The 2023 vintage experienced a warm summer tempered by late-August rainfall, which preserved the crucial high acidity of the grapes while allowing for optimal aromatic ripeness. This dry Riesling thrives in the estate’s unique sandstone-dominated soils, which absorb daytime heat and impart a distinctive, stony minerality and structural tension to the vines grown on these dramatic, terraced slopes.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing On the nose, this energetic white wine reveals intense aromas of fresh lime zest, green apple, and white peaches, underscored by delicate floral notes of elderflower. The palate is dry, crisp, and beautifully structured, where a vibrant, mouthwatering acidity carries the citrus fruit flavors into a long, mineral-driven finish. It pairs exceptionally well with classic pan-seared trout in a lemon-butter sauce or Cantonese-style steamed sea bass with ginger and scallions.
Winery Background Founded in 1810 in Guebwiller, Domaines Schlumberger is a historic, family-run estate renowned for its sustainable viticulture across steep, terraced vineyards. To preserve the fragile soils, they utilize traditional horse-drawn plowing and manual harvesting for their low-yielding vines. In the cellar, cellar master Alain Freyburger oversees a gentle, slow pressing followed by maturation on fine lees in large, neutral oak foudres, creating a benchmark Alsace Riesling that beautifully balances tradition with modern precision.