2021 Vin d'Alsace Fruisson Jean-Pierre Kappler (Riesling vendangé tardivement)

Winery: Domaine Jean-Pierre Kappler

Grape Variety: Riesling

Region: Alsace, France

Appellation: Alsace

Color: White

Format: 0.375 L Bottle

Description

The 2021 Vin D’Alsace Fruisson Riesling Vendanges Tardives from Domaine Jean-Pierre Kappler is a rich and complex wine made from late-harvest grapes, offering a unique and indulgent experience. This style of wine is produced from overripe grapes, concentrating both the sugars and the aromas.

This sweet wine reveals the full character of late-harvested Riesling. The 2021 vintage allowed for optimal ripeness, while maintaining the freshness that balances the natural sweetness of the wine.

Blend

100% Riesling, Alsace’s noble grape variety, which shines here in its full glory, combining aromatic intensity with bright acidity.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Golden yellow with bright reflections, indicative of the sugar concentration and richness of the wine.

Nose: Intense aromas of candied fruits, honey, ripe citrus, and subtle floral notes. Hints of orange zest and white flowers also emerge.

Palate: Sweet and enveloping, with well-integrated acidity that balances the sugary richness. Flavors of peach, candied apricot, and honey dominate, followed by citrus and a touch of minerality, offering a long and lingering finish.

Aging Potential

Thanks to its residual sugar and natural acidity, this wine has a cellaring potential of 10 to 15 years, during which it will gain complexity, developing dried fruit and spiced notes.

Food Pairing

This Riesling Vendanges Tardives pairs perfectly with fruit-based desserts, apricot or apple tarts, as well as blue-veined cheeses like Roquefort. It also pairs beautifully with spicy dishes or Asian cuisine, where its sweetness can balance the heat.