Schlossgut Diel "Cuvee Victor" Prestige VDP.Gutswein 2018

關於此酒 :

德國 Nahe 區乾白酒，由第6代老莊主 Armin Diel 1987年首次推出，以第7代兒子 Victor 命名。法國橡木桶，Pinot Blanc 及 Pinot Gris 葡萄，高等濃度，桃、菠蘿、輕微荔枝、礦物、普羅旺斯香草、鮮果酒香，口感豐富、優雅、濃郁、有力量，由於2018年氣候溫暖，增添成熟果味及獨特風格，充滿生命力，餘韻極長，James Suckling：「An extremely elegant white pinot cuvee！」。建議配搭新鮮海鮮或魚類菜餚，淡汁紅白肉類亦可。可陳年至 2034年， 13% 酒精濃度。

About this wine :

Fermentation and aging with natural yeasts in large oak barrels from local oak forests and in French oak barriques.Delicately spicy, mineral aroma - pure elegance, finesse, a hint of flint. Long and salty finish. The power of Grauer Burgunder (Pinot Gris) and the elegance of Weißer Burgunder (Pinot Blanc) give our Cuvée Victor a unique and intense structure. For poultry and veal, the full-bodied and mineral wine serves as a perfect partner. Burgundian dishes like Jambon persillé and Pâté en croûte are a highlight!

James Suckling - "An extremely elegant white pinot cuvee, with a finely etched palate that is remarkably cool and subtle for the exceptionally warm 2018 vintage. Great, underplayed power that slowly flexes its muscles at the very long, stony finish. So much life ahead of it! Drink or hold."

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "The 2018 Cuvée Victor is pure and deep yet bright and delicate and also flinty on the elegant nose that displays bright fruit aromas. On the palate, this is a rich and textured yet refined and elegant blend of Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc that reveals the crystalline acidity and finesse of the Nahe, which makes this a pretty unique wine. 13.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in August 2022."

Falstaff - "In the aroma familiar domestic fruits, apples and pears. Slight reduction. And some wood. On the palate a finely chiseled attack. Intense, but not bold. Burgundian accents in its spiciness and elegance. Saline, creamy, spicy. Of broad stature, but by no means warm."

關於 SCHLOSSGUT DIEL 酒莊 :

德國 Schlossgut Diel 酒莊位於 Nahe 酒區，歷史追溯至 1802年，1989年加入 VDP 協會 (只有最優質的酒莊才能夠成為會員)，從此躋身葡萄酒界頂級行列，以優雅、細膩、平衡、豐富風格而聞名，釀製的 Riesling 白酒成名巳久，Pinot Blanc 白酒汽酒及 Pinot Noir 紅酒亦備受注目，Schlossgut Diel 早被認定為德國最優質酒莊之一，獲得世界各地酒評家及專業機構高度讚揚，獲獎無數，包括 Robert Parker、James Suckling、Wine Spectator、Gault Millau 等，絕對值得一試！

About SCHLOSSGUT DIEL :

Schlossgut Diel in Germany is located in the Nahe wine region & has a history dating back to 1802. The winery joined the VDP association In 1989 (an association exclusive to the highest quality wineries), thus establishing itself among the top ranks of the wine industry. The winery is renowned for its elegant, delicate, balanced & rich style. Their Riesling white wine has long been acclaimed, while their Pinot Blanc white wines, sparkling wines & Pinot Noir red wines have also garnered significant attention. The wines are rich yet extremely delicate, a true expression of the estate’s “power without weight” style. Schlossgut Diel has long been recognized as one of Germany's finest wineries, receiving high praise from wine critics & professional institutions worldwide. They have won numerous awards, including recognition from Robert Parker, James Suckling, Wine Spectator, Gault Millau & others. It is definitely worth a try!

The Schlossgut Diel vineyards, castle and winery are of great historical significance. The winery was purchased by the Diel family in 1802 from Baron Dalberg, who had managed to prevent its confiscation by Napoleon’s troops in 1789. Today the winery is owned by prominent gourmand and wine aficionado Armin Diel, who made the estate famous in the late 1980s. This family estate owns 3 top sites in the Village of Dorsheim, the Goldloch, Burgberg and Pittermännchen, all were classified as Grand Cru in the historic Prussian Classification Map from 1901. Diel is one of few who still vinifies each Grosses Gewächs site at each Pradikät. Schlossgut Diel’s wines are famous for their finest and grace as well as their beautiful harmony between fruit and mineral. 

Since 2006, Caroline Diel – the daughter of Armin who learned wine-making at Germany’s most famous wine university, Geisenheim, as well as at famous estates such as Château Pichon Lalande and Domaine de la Romanée Conti – has been responsible for the vineyard and cellar work. From then on, the already superb wines from this estate have become even more refined and elegant.