Fabrice Dodane Le Dos d'Chat RTT Riesling 2021

Dodane presents his tiny 7.5 hectares of vineyards, ideally located in the appellation
Arbois, through a range of wines made with such care that each bottle brings out his
unique character. He has mastered these traditional varietals and has continued to expand his repertoire with his négoce label Dos D’Chat, purchasing grapes from fellow winemakers across France to counter the loss from the hail storms and frost of previous years. The Dos D’Chat range is in its fourth year of production and while it’s label is playful, there is no messing around with these incredible wines.

RTT is 100% riesling sourced from Alsace. The nose begins smoky and rather restrained, almost delicate and reductive, but with aeration, an intense fruit emerges, sweet apricot and some blossom honey, plus mint, lychee and lime zest. On the palate with a juicy start, the acidity is crisp and a compact structure gives the Riesling a core, then there is also some charm, warm spiciness, some pepper, caraway and aniseed, the aroma lingers intensely and the intense body gives it length. - Nicolas Di Lizia, importer