Riesling Rorschwihr Selection de Grains Nobles
⏳ Drinking Window
2026 - 2055
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, foie gras, fruit tarts
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic village of Rorschwihr, where viticulture has flourished since the Roman era and was highly prized by medieval royalty, this Sélection de Grains Nobles represents the pinnacle of Alsace's sweet winemaking. Domaine Rolly Gassmann leverages the village's complex mosaic of clay-limestone soils to craft a Riesling of extraordinary depth. This rare cuvée is only produced in exceptional vintages when the autumn mists encourage the development of Botrytis cinerea (noble rot). The grapes are meticulously harvested by hand, berry by individual berry, in successive passes through the vineyards. In the cellar, a slow, natural fermentation is followed by years of patient aging, resulting in a wine that masterfully balances rich, honeyed concentration with the piercing, vibrant acidity characteristic of the Riesling grape.
🍾 About the Producer
Formed in 1967 through the marriage of two historic viticultural lineages whose roots in the region trace back to 1611 and 1676, Domaine Rolly Gassmann is situated in the village of Rorschwihr in Alsace, France. Today managed by Pierre Gassmann and his family, the estate stewards over 50 hectares planted across an intricate mosaic of distinct geological terroirs with a deep commitment to sustainable and biodynamic principles. The domaine is renowned for its patient philosophy of aging wines in bottle for years or even decades prior to commercial release, allowing them to attain remarkable maturity and harmony. They are internationally celebrated for their opulent, off-dry and sweet white wines—most notably expressive Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer cuvées alongside legendary Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Riesling