Domaine Marc Tempé Riesling Zellenberg 2023
Domaine Marc Tempé
Marc Tempé's biodynamic Riesling from the granite-rich soils of Zellenberg delivers intensity without weight. The 2023 vintage produced wines of remarkable freshness in Alsace, and this bottling channels that energy into a laser-focused expression of site. Outstanding value for the quality on offer.
Nose
Bright citrus — lime zest and white grapefruit — leaps from the glass, followed by green apple and a distinct flinty minerality. Delicate floral notes of white wildflowers and a hint of honey add nuance to an otherwise taut, precise nose.
Palate
Dry and focused with racy acidity. Green apple and citrus drive the entry, supported by a chalky, mineral mid-palate that gives the wine real texture and grip. A subtle honeyed richness emerges on the second pass, along with a whisper of toasted almond that hints at the biodynamic lees work.
Finish
Long and energetic, with persistent citrus, green apple, and a saline mineral note that keeps pulling you back.
- Varietal
- Riesling
- Blend
- 100% Riesling
- Vineyards
- Zellenberg lieu-dit, granite and marl soils
- Alcohol
- 14.0%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Traditional Alsatian tarte flambée with thin-rolled dough, crème fraîche, caramelized onions, and smoked lardons. The wine's acidity cuts through the richness of the cream, while its mineral backbone matches the savory, smoky character of the dish.
Crafted by Marc and Anne-Marie Tempé on their biodynamic estate in the village of Zellenberg, where Riesling vines rooted in granite and marl soils are harvested by hand, fermented with indigenous yeasts, and aged on fine lees in old foudres.
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