2006, Domaine Roland Schmitt, Alsace Sylvanner Grand A Petit Leon

The grapes for this Sylvaner come from a parcel planted some 30 years ago on the Altenberg, whence its name, Grand A. The young wine offers a cheerful fruity and floral character which with age gains in complexity and finesse to take on the typical character of the Altenberg, with its well-balanced acidity.
 The wine is clear and bright with yellow-green highlights.  The nose is fresh and subtle with herbal and fruity notes of chives, elderberry and hawthorn.  The mouth is lively and straight, with a good balance between fruit tannins and acidity, producing a refreshingly enjoyable persistence.
 The finish is marked by a slight bitterness that blends well into the wine's character and also citrus fruit that brings back the liveliness of the first impression.
 A remarkable Sylvaner for enjoying by itself or for drinking with fish and charcuterie, for example.

Source: Domaine Roland Schmitt