Allimant-Laugner Grand Cru Riesling Praelatenberg 2018

The Laugner and Allimant families having been making wine in Alsace since the 1500s. These days, the wines are made by Hubert Laugner, the 11th generation in this winemaking lineage. Ranging in age from 18-65 years, his vineyards are at the southeast-east-facing edge of Alsace along the Rhine, planted in granitic soils with rich iron sub-soils. The Praelatenburg is full of citrus and mineral notes on the nose and palate, with subtle floral undertones. Structured and elegant, a feat that Laugner achieves by deftly blending fruit from different-aged vines, this gorgeous Riesling will only improve with age.

92pts- Wine Enthusiast