Alsace
Alsace, located in northeastern France, is renowned for its exceptional fine wines. With its unique blend of French and German influences, Alsace offers a captivating selection of wines that embody the region's rich heritage, distinct terroir, and dedication to quality winemaking.
One of the most famous vineyards in Alsace is Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, known for producing exceptional wines that showcase the region's terroir and commitment to organic and biodynamic practices. Other renowned vineyards in Alsace include Domaine Marcel Deiss, Domaine Weinbach, and Domaine Trimbach, each celebrated for their outstanding wines that capture the essence of the region.
Alsace is celebrated for its white wines, which account for the majority of its production. The region's flagship grape varieties, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, flourish in the region's cool climate and unique soils. These wines are known for their aromatic intensity, crisp acidity, and expressive fruit flavors. Notable appellations like Alsace Grand Cru further highlight the region's dedication to producing exceptional white wines.
Alsace is also recognized for its sparkling wines, known as Crémant d'Alsace. Crafted using traditional methods, these sparkling wines exhibit finesse, delicate bubbles, and a refreshing character. They are produced from a variety of grape varieties, including Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris, offering a delightful alternative to Champagne.
While Alsace is predominantly known for its white wines, it also produces exceptional red wines, primarily from the Pinot Noir grape. These reds showcase elegance, finesse, and a vibrant fruit profile. Vineyards like Domaine Albert Boxler and Domaine Ostertag are celebrated for their outstanding red wines that highlight the region's potential for producing world-class Pinot Noir.
Indulge in the allure of Alsace's fine wines and experience the exceptional quality, distinct character, and the region's dedication to crafting remarkable wines. Whether you're savoring a vibrant Riesling, an aromatic Gewürztraminer, or an elegant Pinot Noir, Alsace wines promise a journey of flavors that capture the essence of this enchanting wine region.
Alsace
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Alsace | 2 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€562.07 |
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Vinous (91)Pale yellow-gold. Very perfumed aromas of rose water, grapefruit, cured meat and nutmeg show lovely lift. Clean, precise and not especially opulent, offering spicy flavors of yellow fruit, freshly baked bread and noteworthy inner-mouth perfume. Closes lively and long, with lingering aromatic interest. Does not taste as sweet as the numbers indicate (18 g/L of r.s and only 2.8 g/L total acidity). |
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Alsace | 4 | - |
Inc. TAX
€631.92 |
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Alsace | 1 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€1,031.05 |
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James Suckling (97)Very cool, delicate and floral with daring elegance. Not the most powerful wine of this ripe vintage, but extremely refined. A very long finish that is marked by chalky minerality. The way that it literally blossoms in the glass after half an hour suggests that this masterpiece has at least a couple of decades of life ahead of it. Decant if you want to drink now. |
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Alsace | 3 | 97 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€1,649.20 |
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James Suckling (97)Very cool, delicate and floral with daring elegance. Not the most powerful wine of this ripe vintage, but extremely refined. A very long finish that is marked by chalky minerality. The way that it literally blossoms in the glass after half an hour suggests that this masterpiece has at least a couple of decades of life ahead of it. Decant if you want to drink now. |
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Alsace | 1 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€659.58 |
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Vinous (92)Bright pale straw-green. Fresh nose of green apple, quince lime and herbs. Then minty, almost peppery flavors of green fig, apple and gooseberry. Finishes long and suave with zippy acidity and a hint of minerality at the back. This is still very young but magically combines precision, concentration and refinement as only this cuvée manages. Strikes me as an earlier maturing version of Fréderic Emile, but will undoubtedly be another great star in this wine’s constellation history. |
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Alsace | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
Inc. TAX
€625.72 |
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Vinous (94-96)Pale, gold-tinged straw. Intense, pure, utterly captivating aromas of pineapple, passion fruit, caramelized mango, cinnamon and nutmeg. In the mouth, sweet vanilla and toffee apple flavors are at once silky and powerful. Finishes extremely long and pure. A benchmark Gewürztraminer, and a real step up in concentration and complexity from the other 2012 Gewürztraminers at this address. The very old vines grow in two parcels, one planted in the 1920s and the other by Olivier’s grandfather in 1957. Structure-wise, I find this to be very reminiscent of a Rangen Gewürztraminer. In fact, it never ceases to amaze me how saline Zind-Humbrecht’s Hengst Gewürzes can be (and in this sense they are certainly Rangen-like). |
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Alsace | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€730.12 |
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Alsace | 2 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
€446.00 |
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Vinous (91)Pale yellow-gold. Very perfumed aromas of rose water, grapefruit, cured meat and nutmeg show lovely lift. Clean, precise and not especially opulent, offering spicy flavors of yellow fruit, freshly baked bread and noteworthy inner-mouth perfume. Closes lively and long, with lingering aromatic interest. Does not taste as sweet as the numbers indicate (18 g/L of r.s and only 2.8 g/L total acidity). |
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Alsace | 4 | - |
In Bond
€504.00 |
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Alsace | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
€853.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Very cool, delicate and floral with daring elegance. Not the most powerful wine of this ripe vintage, but extremely refined. A very long finish that is marked by chalky minerality. The way that it literally blossoms in the glass after half an hour suggests that this masterpiece has at least a couple of decades of life ahead of it. Decant if you want to drink now. |
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Alsace | 3 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
€1,365.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Very cool, delicate and floral with daring elegance. Not the most powerful wine of this ripe vintage, but extremely refined. A very long finish that is marked by chalky minerality. The way that it literally blossoms in the glass after half an hour suggests that this masterpiece has at least a couple of decades of life ahead of it. Decant if you want to drink now. |
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Alsace | 1 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
€531.00 |
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Vinous (92)Bright pale straw-green. Fresh nose of green apple, quince lime and herbs. Then minty, almost peppery flavors of green fig, apple and gooseberry. Finishes long and suave with zippy acidity and a hint of minerality at the back. This is still very young but magically combines precision, concentration and refinement as only this cuvée manages. Strikes me as an earlier maturing version of Fréderic Emile, but will undoubtedly be another great star in this wine’s constellation history. |
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Alsace | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
In Bond
€499.00 |
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Vinous (94-96)Pale, gold-tinged straw. Intense, pure, utterly captivating aromas of pineapple, passion fruit, caramelized mango, cinnamon and nutmeg. In the mouth, sweet vanilla and toffee apple flavors are at once silky and powerful. Finishes extremely long and pure. A benchmark Gewürztraminer, and a real step up in concentration and complexity from the other 2012 Gewürztraminers at this address. The very old vines grow in two parcels, one planted in the 1920s and the other by Olivier’s grandfather in 1957. Structure-wise, I find this to be very reminiscent of a Rangen Gewürztraminer. In fact, it never ceases to amaze me how saline Zind-Humbrecht’s Hengst Gewürzes can be (and in this sense they are certainly Rangen-like). |
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Alsace | 1 | - |
In Bond
€586.00 |
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