The domaine sent me two wines to review: they make an oddly sensuous / nervy couple; the big blowsy Gewurz and the lean, limey Riesling - a bit like Hattie Jacques and Kenneth Williams in Carry On Matron.
Dopff & Irion Les Sorcières 2008
Varietal Gewurztraminer, this is deep golden sandy colour in the glass, it has an intense, complex, perfumed nose of lychees, rose petals, beeswax and sweet spice.
On the palate, there is more ripe exotic tropical and citrus fruit, varietal perfume of acacia and heather with clear, fresh acidity, honeyed sweetness, spice and a touch of bitter grapefruit, orange oil and hints of savoury yeastiness.
The texture is waxy and mouthfilling with weightiness from residual sugar (a generous 23g/l).
Match with gravadlax with dill and a honey and mustard vinagrette.
Dopff & Irion Les Murailles 2008
Varietal Riesling, golden in the glass; on the nose classic aged petrolly aromas, with complex white flower blossom, mineral and honey.
The palate is ripe and limey - like lime marmalade - with mouthwatering linear acidity and candied lemon peel, offset by a touch of steeliness and minerality.
Long on the palate and good savoury underpinnings with lime zest and persistence on the finish. Potential for further aging.
Match with seafood, such as char-grilled squid rings, or herby roast pork.
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Links
Dopff & Irion - website, twitter
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