Domaine Auther Riesling 2016 sku_23133 with periodic "bâtonnage" for a

with periodic "bâtonnage" for a duration varying from two to four months

Simply delicious when paired with scallops and oysters

making the wine very refreshing

Soft tannins make it a fine standalone sipper

Domaine Auther Riesling 2016 sku_23133 with periodic "bâtonnage" for aThe initials stand for Macration Pelliculaire, the whole bunch soaking of the fruit before pressing. This gives the wine a massive, fat, concentrated character, with an openess that comes from aging in large wooden barrels. There is also acidity but that is subordinated to the richness. That stork, standing there all smug, not wanting to share any dry Riesling with you