Charles Frey Riesling Granite 2023

Charles Frey Riesling Granite 2023

Crisp & Mineral Dry White Riesling Alsace , France
Lemon zest, white peach and warm stone with smoky nuance and a long mineral finish.
£22.95
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Why You'll Love It
A proper granite-grown Alsace Riesling, combining citrus and white peach with a subtle smoky note and genuine mineral tension. A year on lees adds depth without blunting the freshness. Excellent with trout or shellfish.
About The Producer
Domaine Charles Frey is based in Dambach-la-Ville, a beautiful medieval village on the Alsace Wine Route. Originally from Switzerland, the Frey family settled here in 1709 and initially practised mixed farming, cultivating just 1.5 hectares of vines. Charles and Renée Frey devoted themselves fully to viticulture in the 1960s, releasing the domaine’s first bottles in 1963.

A more radical chapter began in 1996, when their son Dominique started converting the entire estate to organic and biodynamic farming. At the time, this was far from fashionable, making Charles Frey one of the early pioneers of biodynamics in Alsace.

Today, the domaine farms 20 hectares across four villages, including parcels within the granite-rich Grand Cru Frankstein. Its commitment to thoughtful farming extends beyond the vineyards: in 2010, the Freys built an impressive bioclimatic cellar from natural materials, designed to regulate temperature and humidity passively. Now led by brothers Julien and Thiébaud, this is an estate with more than three centuries of history, but very little interest in standing still.
Winemaking Information
100% Riesling from granitic soils around Dambach-la-Ville, Alsace. The estate's official 2023 notes confirm ageing for one year on lees in large wooden foudre. This builds texture and length while retaining citrus character and a taut mineral finish. Detailed 2023 ABV has not been confirmed.
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Riesling
Region Alsace
Country France
Wine Type White
Wine Style Crisp & Mineral Dry White
Vintage 2023
Volume 75cl
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.