Grosset : Polish Hill Riesling 2022

Characteristics and tasting recommendations of the Polish Hill Riesling 2022 by Grosset

Tasting

Color
The color presents a pale yellow hue with bright reflections.

Nose
The bouquet reveals intense aromas of lime and lime, accompanied by delicate floral notes of white flowers. Mineral nuances complete this complex aromatic palette.

Palate
On the palate, the wine unveils a fine and taut structure, supported by a lively acidity that brings tension and vivacity. The core of lime and lemongrass offers power and intensity, balanced by a mineral and phenolic character. The finish is long with citrus notes and pronounced minerality.

Food and wine pairings

This riesling pairs perfectly with lightly spiced dishes from Asian cuisine, particularly Thai or Vietnamese. It also elegantly accompanies grilled seafood, fresh oysters, white fish or a fresh goat cheese salad with a citrus vinaigrette.

Serving and cellaring

The Polish Hill Riesling 2022 is ideally served at a temperature of 8 to 10°C. This wine has exceptional cellaring potential and can evolve until around 2042.

A taut, mineral Australian Riesling from Grosset

The estate

Created in 1981 by Jeffrey Grosset, the Grosset estate is located in the Clare Valley, Southern Australia, 100 kilometers north of Adelaide. Jeffrey Grosset, still the owner, has built his reputation thanks to his exceptional rieslings. A pioneer of organic viticulture certified by the Australian Certified Organic (ACO), the estate benefits from exceptional terroirs that confer on the wines a distinctive minerality and exceptional aging potential.

The vineyard

The vineyards of the Grosset estate rest on varied soils of Clare Valley. The clay shale over dense slate terroir, combined with a continental climate with significant temperature variations, gives the grapes natural concentration thanks to low yields.

The wine

The Polish Hill vineyard, located north of Mount Horrocks, covers 8 hectares. This exceptional terroir of Southern Australia consists of silty and slate soils over a hard rock subsoil. These poor, well-drained soils naturally limit yields, allowing the grapes to develop great concentration. The vines, planted in 1996, benefit from a continental climate, with hot summers and cool nights, perfect for growing riesling.

The vintage

The 2022 vintage is described by Jeffrey Grosset as idyllic, reminiscent of the exceptional weather conditions of the 1980s and 1990s. This year benefited from late harvests under magnificent weather, allowing optimal grape ripening. The climatic conditions favored the development of complex aromas and beautiful concentration.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes for the Polish Hill Riesling 2022 are hand-harvested and destemmed before gentle pressing. A 5-day pre-fermentation maceration precedes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The ageing takes place on the lees for 2 months, without fining and with light filtration, thus preserving the purity of the fruit and the expression of the terroir.

Grape variety

100% riesling from Australian and German clones, cultivated according to the principles of certified organic farming.