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Rolly Gassmann Terroir des Châteaux Forts 2010 Alsace
Rolly Gassmann Terroir des Chateau Forts 2010

Vintage	2010
Region	In the heart of Alsace, north of Colmar
Colour/Style	Dry white - medium bodied.
Grapes	Auxerrois, Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris
Alcohol (a.b.v)	13.0%
Food	On its own, or with spicy oriental meat or fish dishes
Next day	Not yet tested
Drink	Over the next 5 years
I was given a bottle of an earlier vintage of this wine by the importer (I think it was the 2006) and I was a little underwhelmed, for it didn't really come close to expressing the classic Rolly Gassmann style or quality. This one is a different matter altogether. The cork (and with it the corkscrew) almost flew out of the bottle and for a moment, I thought it might have a touch of bottle re-fermentation, but thankfully it was just a rather extreme example of residual CO2. After a few moments, the bubbles disappeared, to reveal a typically bright, limpid yellow/gold colour. If I were smelling (and tasting) this blind, I would be guessing at Pinot Gris, for it expresses many of the aromas and flavours typical of that variety, notably peach, orange and lime oil, a whiff of earthy minerality and a perception of honeyed richness and sweetness. And that richness does indeed show on the palate, with some really quite complex flavours of tree fruits, soft citrus, a hint of baked apple, cinnamon and rich pastry, reminiscent of a tarte tatin. After a few hours, it actually begins to exhibit more of a Riesling character, with the minerality and lime/orange notes and wonderful acidity coming more to the fore. For a humble edelzwicker (a common or garden blend of various Alsace grape varieties) his really is a delicious wine, which adds up to much more than the sum of its parts.

Price: £12.95 (Including: VAT at 20%)

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Rolly Gassmann Riesling 2007 Alsace
Rolly Gassmann Riesling 2007 table

Vintage	2007
Region	In the heart of Alsace, north of Colmar
Colour/Style	Dry white - medium-to-full bodied.
Grapes	100% Riesling
Alcohol (a.b.v)	12.5%
Food	On its own, or with spicy oriental meat or fish dishes
Next day	As good, perhaps even better
Drink	Over the next 5 to 10 years
As a lover of the German "fruchtighe" style of Riesling, I often struggle to appreciate the more robust, dry style of Alsace Riesling. But this one ticks all of my boxes. It has a wonderfully expressive nose, combining lemon, peach, apple and grape skins with a really pronounced, up-front wet stone/mineral quality. The palate has an earthy richness to it, with a sweet, almost cider apple quality, offset by zesty lemon and lime flavours, and again a palpable streak of minerality. The aromas and flavours continue to grow in the glass, in a wine of real complexity, finesse and great length. Although an absolute joy to drink now, it promises much for those who are patient enough to cellar it for a few more years.

Price: £14.99 (Including: VAT at 20%)

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We deliver only to UK and Northern Ireland addresses. The minimum order value is £75 (plus the delivery charge). You may of course choose a mix of any wines in our range. Orders between £75 and £200: delivery charge is £7.50. Orders over £200: delivery is free! (If your order is over £200, please remember to change the delivery charge in checkout to £0.00). Please note: Delivery to non-mainland addresses (Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, etc.) is usually possible, but may not be on a next-working-day basis. It is also more expensive than delivery to mainland addresses, so will be charged at cost (for orders under £200) but with a small discount for orders over £200 - please call us for a quote.

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