
Sommelier/Wine importer
Claude Riffault Sancerre Les Denisottes 2023
France, Loire
96/100
Overall rating
4/5
Value for money
€56,00
€70,38/pcs.
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Carsten Saalwächter’s Silvaner Grauer Stein 2023 is a precise, characterful expression of Silvaner, shaped by the grey limestone reflected in its name. With its distinctive saline minerality, long lees ageing and cool, polished style, it has been praised as a benchmark for German Silvaner.
Tasting Notes
Pale in appearance, the wine opens with herbal and earthy aromas, alongside a subtle reductive character. Notes of savoury, unsweetened popcorn and shellfish add complexity, while the overall impression remains clear and focused.
Production
The name Grauer Stein refers to the grey limestone in the soil, which is associated with the wine’s distinctive mineral character. It is aged in large wooden casks and spends almost two years in contact with the lees. Harvesting methods and further vinification details are not provided.
Food & Serving
Its saline, oyster-shell character makes it a natural match for oysters, shellfish and simply prepared seafood; it should also work well with fresh cheeses or dishes featuring herbs. Serve lightly chilled, around 10–12°C. If the wine seems reserved on opening, give it a little time to breathe or decant briefly.
| Type | White wine |
| Producer | Carsten Saalwächter |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | Germany |
| Region | Rheinhessen |
| Grape | Sylvaner |
| Alcohol | 12.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Food pairing |
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