Sweet white Alsace wine Vendanges Tardives the Big Bang 2012 par le Vignoble du Rêveur 75 cl

Description

The Big Bang 2012 Vignoble du Rêveur: An Exceptional Alsace Vendanges Tardives Riesling

A Historic Wine from Vignoble du Rêveur

The Big Bang 2012 is a late-harvest Riesling produced by Vignoble du Rêveur, a family wine estate located in Bennwihr, Alsace.

The estate is associated with winemaker Mathieu Deiss, whose work reflects both his family's viticultural heritage and his personal approach to winemaking.

The Big Bang is a particularly meaningful cuvée.

It originates from the final harvest left by Mathieu's uncle Cassien and represents the beginning of a new chapter for the vineyard.

Its name symbolises creation, transformation and the birth of new possibilities.

100% Riesling from Biodynamic Vineyards

The wine is made exclusively from Riesling grapes grown on clay-limestone soils.

The vineyards are cultivated according to biodynamic principles.

Riesling is particularly well suited to the production of late-harvest wines because it can retain significant natural acidity even at advanced levels of ripeness.

This acidity provides an essential counterbalance to the richness of concentrated grape sugars.

Late Harvesting and Natural Concentration

The grapes used for The Big Bang 2012 were harvested by hand after reaching an advanced stage of ripeness.

Late harvesting allows the fruit to develop greater sugar concentration and more intense aromatic characteristics.

The wine is produced using spontaneous fermentation.

According to available commercial information, it is made without fining or filtration.

Ageing on lees contributes to its texture and aromatic complexity, although the precise duration has not been confirmed.

Tasting Notes: Apricot, Honey and Tropical Fruit

The Big Bang 2012 displays a golden colour.

The nose reveals intense aromas of tropical fruit, ripe apricot, honey and candied fruit.

On the palate, the wine is rich, smooth and enveloping.

Concentrated fruit flavours are complemented by floral nuances.

The natural acidity of Riesling provides freshness and balance, preventing the sweetness from becoming overwhelming.

The finish is long, with lingering notes of ripe fruit and honey.

Food Pairings and Serving Suggestions

This Alsace late-harvest Riesling pairs beautifully with foie gras and blue cheeses.

It also complements sweet-and-savoury dishes, including poultry served with fruit-based sauces.

For dessert, consider apricot tart, mango preparations or other dishes featuring ripe yellow fruit.

The wine can also be enjoyed on its own at the end of a meal.

Serve between 9 and 12°C.

As a mature 2012 vintage, its present condition will depend on how the bottle has been stored over the years.