
Sommelier/Wine importer
Claude Riffault Sancerre Les Denisottes 2023
France, Loire
96/100
Overall rating
4/5
Value for money
€56,00
€25,00/pcs.
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Domaine Jean Michel Welty Riesling Grand Cru Pfingstberg 2023 is a precise, high-altitude expression of Alsace Riesling from one of the region’s distinguished Grand Cru sites. It combines clarity, tension, and aromatic finesse with the depth and mineral drive that make Pfingstberg such a sought-after terroir.
Tasting Notes
In the glass, this Riesling typically shows a bright pale straw color with glints of green. The nose is lifted and expressive, with citrus zest, white flowers, green apple, ripe pear, and a distinct stony, saline mineral note.
On the palate, it is poised and energetic, with crisp acidity, a focused citrus core, and layered flavors of orchard fruit, lemon peel, and wet stone. The finish is long and mouthwatering, with the structure and concentration to develop beautifully over the next several years.
Production
Produced from grapes grown on the Grand Cru Pfingstberg site in Alsace, this wine benefits from a terroir known for sun exposure, well-drained soils, and excellent conditions for slow, even ripening. The result is a wine with both aromatic intensity and mineral definition. Specific details on harvesting and vinification were not provided, but wines from this level are typically made with careful parcel selection and restrained cellar handling to preserve purity and site expression.
Food & Serving
Serve this Riesling lightly chilled, ideally around 8–10°C, and consider brief decanting if youthful aromatics need a little opening. It pairs beautifully with shellfish, oysters, grilled white fish, sushi, roast chicken, asparagus, and spicy Asian dishes, where its acidity and mineral edge bring balance and lift.
Producer
No producer background was provided beyond the Domaine Jean Michel Welty name, so detailed historical context is not available here. The Grand Cru designation itself signals a wine of recognized regional importance, reflecting a commitment to one of Alsace’s most respected vineyard sites.
| Type | Red wine |
| Producer | Domaine Jean Michel Welty |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Grape | Riesling |
| Alcohol | 13.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Food pairing | Shellfish, Poultry, Spicy food |
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