Domaine Fernand Engel Riesling 2017
White wine

Domaine Fernand Engel, Riesling 2017

RRP £17.95

A cornucopia of fruit flavours: apricot, yellow plum, quince and marmalade, with cinnamon and sweet spices underlying them. Dry, with refreshing mineral acidity. Would age well.

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Wine Details

Colour

White

Wine Style

Still

Grape Varieties

Riesling (100%)

Alcohol

14%

Bottle size

750ml

Certification

Certified Organic by Ecocert & Non-certified Biodynamic

Origin

Country

France

Region

Alsace

Tasting Information

Blind

Yes

Tasted by

IWSC experts

UK Stockist

St Andrews Wine Company

https://www.standrewswine.co.uk/collections/wine/products/domainefernand-engelrieslingreserve201875cl?variant=39421713285275

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