Mélanie Pfister Berg Riesling 2023 (75cl)

This is a dry Riesling from Mélanie Pfister in Alsace, made from organically grown grapes and picked in early October. The Berg cuvée comes from plots of clay and limestone soil, with a Muschelkalk topsoil of around three feet over limestone bedrock. The clay reputedly gives the wine body, while the limestone brings finesse, focus and length. The nose is fresh and scented, with white tree fruit, lemon blossom, summer flowers and a note of mandarin peel. On the palate it is mid-weight, taut and vivid, light-footed, with well-integrated acidity and plenty of concentration.