Domaine Trapet : RQWR Riesling 2023

Characteristics and tasting notes of the RQWR Riesling 2023 Domaine Trapet

Tasting

Colour
This French white wine reveals a beautiful pale golden hue, enhanced by delicate green highlights typical of its youth.

Nose
The aromatic bouquet proves complex and captivating, offering citrus notes such as lemon zest, blended with aromas of stone fruit and melon. Subtle floral touches of honeysuckle and jasmine intertwine with a chalky minerality and light hints of ginger.

Palate
On the palate, this dry and elegant wine offers a refined texture and medium body. The bright, refreshing acidity perfectly balances the fruity and floral flavours. The finish lingers, carried by a mouthwatering mineral intensity.

Food and wine pairing

This wine pairs wonderfully with traditional dishes such as veal escalope, cheese spätzle or buttered gnocchi. Its vibrancy also makes it an excellent match for spicy Asian cuisine, sushi, as well as seafood and oysters.

Serving and storage

The RQWR Riesling 2023 boasts excellent aging potential. While it can be enjoyed young for its freshness, it is built for cellaring and will continue to develop wonderful complexity over the years.

Additional characteristics

This wine presents a dry profile with high acidity and a moderate alcohol level of around 13%.

The elegance and purity of an Alsace white wine by Domaine Trapet

The estate

Founded in 1870 by Louis Trapet in Burgundy, Domaine Trapet expanded with a vineyard in Alsace in 2002, under the impetus of Andrée Greyer-Trapet. Today, Jean-Louis and Andrée Trapet, supported by their sons Pierre and Louis, run this prestigious estate. True pioneers, they cultivate their land according to strict biodynamic principles. Enjoying international renown and awarded three stars by the RVF, the estate stands out for its commitment to conveying the authentic expression of its terroirs through wines of great elegance and remarkable purity.

The vineyard

Located in the famous village of Riquewihr in Alsace, the vineyard benefits from a cool climate ideally sheltered by the Vosges mountains. The vines are grown with the utmost respect for the environment, holding biodynamic certification. The harvest is carried out entirely by hand, allowing for a rigorous selection of the best bunches directly on the vine.

The vintage

The year 2023 was marked by sometimes unpredictable and demanding weather conditions. This growing cycle required constant attention and meticulous vineyard management. Thanks to rigorous work and a precise choice of harvest date, the grapes harvested were able to reach optimal balance.

Winemaking and aging

The making of the RQWR Riesling 2023 is based on a minimal-intervention philosophy. After careful manual sorting, fermentation includes a portion of whole bunches. Extractions are carried out very gently. Aging favours the use of large casks and concrete eggs rather than small barrels, encouraging measured oxidative development that preserves the brightness of the fruit without marking the wine with woody aromas.

Grape variety

100% Riesling