The soils diversity of the Alsatian terroir can be found in the fifty classified 'grands crus' defined and delimited since the 1970s. The originality of each terroir is taken into consideration in this designation, and more particularly its soil, its orientation and its exposure.
With a few exceptions, only the four noble grape varieties - gewürztraminer, riesling, muscat and pinot gris - currently benefit from the Alsace Grand Cru designation.
- Nose: intensely fragrant. Aromas of rose, lychee, apricot, mirabelle plum and spices, with a hint of smoke.
- Palate: dense and full-bodied, fragrant and salivating. Well-toned, with long-lasting aromas and a slightly saline finish.
Tasting date: April 2024.
OUR OPINION : totally atypical, this blend of three grape varieties from a Grand Cru terroir is tasty, powerful and delicious! A wonderful discovery!
| Tasty - Powerful |
- Color: orange-yellow.
- Nose: slightly smoky. Mineral, citrus and honey notes.
- Palate: invigorating, fragrant and salivating. Long, lemony finish.
Tasting date: April 2024.
OUR OPINION : a very pretty Riesling, delicious and invigorating!
| Perfumed - Rich- Tonic |
- Colour: golden yellow.
- Nose: elegant and complex. Notes of candied citrus fruit, white flowers and honey, with a discreet hint of petrol.
- Palate: clean attack, energetic and invigorating, with lemony notes. Finishes with candied lemon and a long aromatic persistence.
Tasting date: May 2024.
OUR OPINION : superb! Complex and generous, with great vitality on the palate, this Riesling can age for many years to come. Very attractive!
| Complex - Elegant - Tonic |
- Colour: golden.
- Nose: tasty and fruity. Notes of candied fruit, quince paste and honey with a hint of smoke.
- Palate: round and tasty. Long finish.
Tasting date: May 2024.
OUR OPINION : superb! Gourmet, flavoursome without heaviness, with a lovely aromatic complexity. A real favourite!
| Tasty - Gourmet - Complex |
- Nose: discreet petroleum notes, aromas of mandarin, candied citrus and white flowers with a hint of honey.
- Palate: supple attack, beautiful juice, full and ample. The finish is marked by candied fruit.
Tasting date: October 2021
OUR OPINION: a Grand Cru of excellence that should be decanted 30 minutes before serving so that it can breathe.
- Nose: intense, fruity and floral. First discreetly smoky notes, aromas of grilled hazelnut, apricot, lychee, exotic fruits, ginger and honey.
- Palate: tender and taut with a nice acidity. Long and persistent finish.
Tasting date: January 2021
OUR OPINION: the aromatic persistence of this grand cru is impressive, this wine is superb because it has a beautiful tension.
AMPHORA WINES
Specialized in amphora wines, we offer a sharp selection of white, red or rosé wines, vinified in amphora.
You will find crus:
- fermented and aged in clay amphorae.
- fermented in traditional tanks and aged in clay amphorae.
- only partially aged in clay amphorae.
...including the rare wines completely vinified in Qvevris !