Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Chateau Valtice Ryzlink rýnský 2005 výběr z hroznů

Variety: 100% Rhine Riesling
Country of origin: Czech Republic  
Wine appellation: Moravia, Mikulv sub-appellation, Novosedly village, Kamenný vrh vineyard
Vintage: 2005
Alcohol content: 12.5%
Color:  medium yellow
Bouquet: expressive,  concentrated tones of dry lemon peel, good bottle aged tones, hint of benzin
Taste: medium body, lemon peel, very good concentration and minerality, touch of honey,excellent balance between residual sugar, acidity and bottle maturity, medium to long finish
Recommended food pairing: trout
Overall score: 4+8+11+6+7+50=86
Price: CZK 170 (in 2006)
Stopper: single piece cork
Perfectly aged mineral Riesling from Mikulov where it can age very nicely towards hint of Benzin tones. This one balances everything in it, still fruity, slight residual sugar with good acidity and bottle age.
For comparison and pictures please check October 2010 tasting.


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