Meyer-Fonné, Riesling Reserve, Alsace, France 2023 newarrival which translates to “first flower”

which translates to “first flower” because it is the youngest red-wine release every year

Fermented wihout skins in stainless steel for eight days

Hervé Fabre

The fruit for this cuvée is grown by vigneron neighbors with whom Clos Cibonne has long-standing relationships

100% Nebbiolo from the Bricco San Biagio vineyard in La Morra

Meyer-Fonné, Riesling Reserve, Alsace, France 2023 newarrival which translates to “first flower”Flix Meyers Riesling Rserve combines a few plots of vines, some from sandstone, some from granite, with a dose of declassified grand cru Riesling as well. Crisp and zesty, its stimulating enough for an apritif, but generous enough for your main course. Grapes are gently pressed in a pneumatic press for 4 10 hours, and then the must is left for 24 36 hours to allow the heavy lees to settle. Fermentation lasts 1 3 months in temperature controlled