Valentin Zusslin : Riesling "Clos Liebenberg" Monopole 2012
Stock currently at the producing estate – Will ship after 22 May 2026
DeliveryFree standard delivery from £ 250 purchase
Guaranteed provenanceWines sourced directly from the producing estates
Description
Tasting notes and serving recommendations for Valentin Zusslin’s Riesling "Clos Liebenberg" Monopole 2012
Tasting
A pale straw-yellow color precedes a complex, mineral nose. On the palate, the wine is concentrated and structured while remaining elegant, with lively acidity bringing well-balanced freshness. The texture, with a firm grain reminiscent of pear skin, extends into a long finish, lingering on mineral and lightly citrus notes.
The freshness and richness of a high-altitude Alsace riesling
The estate
The Domaine Valentin Zusslin, established in 1691 in Orschwihr in southern Alsace, is now run by Marie and Jean-Paul Zusslin, representatives of the 13th family generation. Converted to biodynamic farming in 1997 by Jean-Marie Zusslin, the estate spans sixteen hectares across several prestigious terroirs including Bollenberg, Grand Cru Pfingstberg, and Clos Liebenberg, an exclusive monopole of the estate. Certified by ECOCERT, Demeter, and Biodyvin, the estate practices viticulture that respects biodiversity and a minimalist winemaking approach that favors the authentic expression of its terroirs. Recognized by leading guides with five stars from Bettane et Desseauve and ranked among the ten best biodynamic wineries in the world, Valentin Zusslin embodies contemporary Alsatian winemaking excellence.
The vineyard
The Riesling "Clos Liebenberg" Monopole comes exclusively from Clos Liebenberg, a four-hectare monopole parcel located at the summit of Pfingstberg, at around 380 meters altitude. This Alsatian terroir, surrounded by wild hedges, stone walls, and forest, benefits from an ideal south-east exposure. The soils combine marl and Vosges sandstone, the latter largely predominant. The surrounding forest ensures a steady water supply and moderates temperatures, creating significant day-night temperature variations that favor acidity, ripeness, and balance in the grapes. The vines, around forty-eight years old, are cultivated according to strict biodynamic principles. The estate has developed a rich ecosystem with the presence of sheep in winter, beehives in spring and summer, bird nest boxes, and bat shelters, as well as the use of animal traction with Sésame, the Comtois horse.
Grape variety
100% Riesling
