Madame Flöck, Mad Dog Raw 2021

Madame Flöck Mad Dog Raw 2021 is a Mosel Riesling with a wild streak, taking its cues more from Jura’s textured whites than from classic, crystalline Mosel styles. Raised slowly in old barrels on full lees, it manages to be both tactile and electric in the glass. This is a distinctive, terroir-driven white that pushes Riesling into more avant-garde territory while remaining firmly rooted in its steep Terrassenmosel origins.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Mad Dog Raw 2021 shows a pale lemon color with a slight hazy edge, hinting at its minimal-intervention upbringing. The nose opens with a touch of reduction that quickly lifts to reveal lemon zest, green apple skin, crushed stone, and a faint smoky nuance, along with subtle herbal and saline tones. On the palate, this is razor-sharp yet textural, with a salty, mouthwatering acidity that drives the wine forward. Citrus peel, lime juice, and tart stone fruit meet a gentle creaminess from lees aging, creating tension between brightness and depth. The structure keeps evolving with air, becoming more layered and complex as it warms in the glass. Enjoy it now for its vibrant energy, or cellar it for 3–6 years to allow the reduction to integrate further and the savory, smoky elements to become more pronounced.

Production
Sourced from steep, terraced vineyards in the Terrassenmosel, Mad Dog Raw 2021 reflects a dramatic slate-dominated terroir that naturally limits yields and concentrates flavor. The grapes are typically hand-harvested on these precipitous slopes to ensure pristine fruit selection. In the cellar, the wine is raised slowly in old barrels on full lees, allowing texture and complexity to build without overt oak influence. A low-intervention approach—likely including spontaneous fermentation and minimal handling—preserves the wine’s raw, salty edge and its vivid expression of site.

Food & Serving
This edgy, saline Riesling is a brilliant match for dishes that thrive on acidity and texture: think oysters, raw or lightly cured fish, ceviche, scallop crudo, or simple grilled white fish with lemon and herbs. It also pairs beautifully with goat cheese, young alpine cheeses, or vegetable-led plates like asparagus, fennel, or lightly pickled vegetables. Serve well-chilled, around 8–10°C (46–50°F). A brief decant of 15–30 minutes, or simply giving it time in the glass, helps the initial reduction blow off and lets the wine’s smoky, citrusy complexity fully emerge.

Producer
Madame Flöck is part of a new wave of Mosel producers reinterpreting what Riesling can be, leaning into texture, terroir transparency, and low-intervention methods rather than strict classicism. Working on the steep slopes of the Terrassenmosel, the estate focuses on small, characterful cuvées that highlight the tension between slate-driven minerality and naturally vibrant acidity. While still relatively under-the-radar compared to historic Mosel names, Madame Flöck has quickly become a name to watch among sommeliers and enthusiasts seeking Mosel wines with a raw, Jura-inspired edge and a strong sense of place.

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