Bestheim – Gewurztraminer 2016 – Alsace Grand Cru, Mambourg

Bestheim – Gewurztraminer 2016 – Alsace Grand Cru, Mambourg

The nose is fruity, elegant, racy and offers complexity. It reveals notes of lychee, rose / white flowers and small notes of racy minerality associated with fine touches of quenette, zest as well as a very discreet hint of ripe/crunchy apricot and white pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, gourmandise, well-built and offers juiciness, a…

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Bestheim – Gewurztraminer 2015 – Alsace Grand Cru, Furstentum

Bestheim – Gewurztraminer 2015 – Alsace Grand Cru, Furstentum

The nose is fruity, aromatic and powerful. It reveals notes of peach skin, citrus zest and small notes of mango, marmalade associated with small touches of spices, flowers and a very discreet hint of nutmeg. The palate is juicy, fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers gourmandise, a good definition, a fine acid / juicy frame, dynamism…

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Domaine Gresser – Riesling 2015 – Kasterberg Grand Cru – Alsace

Domaine Gresser – Riesling 2015 – Kasterberg Grand Cru – Alsace

The nose is aromatic, fruity, slightly tight and slightly intense. It reveals notes of flowers, green apple skin and nectarine combined with touches of spices, Cuben pepper / gray pepper, flint, as well as subtle touches of crushed mirabelle / quince. The mouth is fruity, fresh, mineral, racy and offers a nice acid / citrus…

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Domaines Schlumberger – Riesling 2014 – Kitterlé Grand Cru, Alsace 

Domaines Schlumberger – Riesling 2014 – Kitterlé Grand Cru, Alsace 

Le nez est fruité, frais, minéral, racé et offre une fine concentration. Le vin gagne a être mis en carafe. On y retrouve des notes d’agrumes mûrs, de minéralité racée, de zestes et plus légèrement de pêche croquante associées à de subtiles pointes de mirabelle/ananas ainsi qu’à une discrète pointe d’épices douces. La bouche est…

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Domaines Schlumberberger – Riesling 2014 – Kessler Grand Cru, Alsace

The nose is fresh, fruity, elegant and well structured. The wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of apple skin, lychee, tangerine and crushed brugnon combined with small notes of minerality as well as hints of citrus seeds as well as a hint of fresh lemon zest. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well built,…

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Domaines Schlumberger – Riesling 2014 – Kitterlé Grand Cru, Alsace

Domaines Schlumberger – Riesling 2014 – Kitterlé Grand Cru, Alsace

The nose is fruity, fresh, mineral, racy and offers a fine concentration. The wine needs to be decanted. It reveals notes of ripe citrus, racy minerality, zest and small nores of crunchy peach combined with subtle hnts of mirabelle / pineapple as well as a hint of sweet spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, beautifully…

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Domaines Schlumberger – Riesling 2014 – Saering Grand Cru, Alsace

Domaines Schlumberger – Riesling 2014 – Saering Grand Cru, Alsace

The nose is elegant, fine and offers a small fleshiness. It reveals notes of nectarine, ripe pear and small notes of citrus associated with hints of quenette as well as a hint of honeysuckle. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a fine mineral frame, a fine acidity (in the background), elegance, a good…

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François Baur – Clos de la Treille – Riesling 2015 – Brand Grand Cru, Alsace

François Baur – Clos de la Treille – Riesling 2015 – Brand Grand Cru, Alsace

The nose is aromatic, fruity and quite elegant. It reveals notes of ripe citrus (tangerine, grapefruit) and small notes of flat peach, apple associated with a hint of quince as well as discreet hints of beeswax and sweet spices / almonds. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine mineral frame, a beautiful juiciness,…

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Domaine Gross – Riesling 2015 – Grand Cru, Goldert – Alsace

Domaine Gross – Riesling 2015 – Grand Cru, Goldert – Alsace

The nose is fresh, fruity, racy, finely powerful and offers a fine juiciness as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of ripe peach, ripe pink grapefruit and fresh apricot associated with small notes of exotic fruits (lychee …), apple and small touches of racy minerality, flowers and ripe lime / mandarin. The palate…

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Domaine Zinck – Riesling 2015 – Grand Cru Eichberg – Alsace

Domaine Zinck – Riesling 2015 – Grand Cru Eichberg – Alsace

The nose is fresh, fruity, racy, slightly powerful and offers a good structure as well as a slight concentration. It reveals notes of flint, lemon, fresh zests and spices associated with touches of nutmeg, passion fruits, discreet touches of flowers as well as an imperceptible hint of lemongrass and gray pepper (in the background). The…

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