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This dry Riesling is defined by its lively and digestible structure. Thus, depending on the vintage, the wine will be delicate and precise on the nose, with hints of citrus, grapefruit or even blood orange in warm vintages or vegetal notes of aromatic herbs with iodine touches in a cooler year. The palate, carried by a taut and long acidity, structures the citrus fruit which develops harmoniously. A great salinity as well as a beautiful minerality accompanies the material which blossoms after a few minutes of aeration.
Kottabe was imagined and created by Jean MEYER in 1986. The name, from the Greek "O Kottabos" was a game of skill, mixing wine and love. It was played in Greece during banquets in the 5th century BC. At the same time, the verticality of the consonants recalls the slender and assertive character of this grape variety.
A texturally full Riesling that finishes brisk, dry and slatey.
This wine will accompany all fish and seafood with finesse, as well as Alsatian dishes such as sauerkraut or Japanese cuisine.
Bright straw colour with a watery hue. Aromas of red apple, pear and lime have a gentle honeysuckle overlay with some quince and spice notes also evident.
The palate is quite rich and texturally full with red apple skin, lime, dried pear and quince flavours overlaying delicate honeysuckle and spice elements. Brisk acidity enlivening the dry slatey finish. Drink over the next 4-5 years
