Alsace

Style – Aromatic + Textured

The picturesque region of Alsace tucked into the north-eastern corner of France along the German border, protected by the Vosges Mountains. A long thin region, it is characterised by its vast array of soil types and diverse range of grape varieties. Limestone, schist, granite, gneiss, sandstone, the list goes on! Each plot of land brings a new character and expression to the wine, so it is no surprise that in Alsace you’ll find many vignerons vehemently committed to terroir expression. Of course, you’ll find racy Rieslings and heady Gewürztraminer’s here, but we’re always keeping our eyes peeled for wines which push classic stylistic boundaries; field blends, macerated whites or wines which use the regions unsung heroes- Auxerrois and Sylvaner. The aromatic grape varieties in Alsace respond amazingly well to skin-contact, the resulting wines are some of the most characterful and expressive out there. From clean and precise to wild, textured and surprising, Alsatian wines always capture the essence of the region and never fail to excite.

Domaine Durrmann
Zegwur 2022

Exotic fruit, zesty lemons, grapefruit, it’s hard to drink Zegwur without comparing it to some sort of Rubicon and Lilt mash-up. Find out more.

  • Region Andlau, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Gewürztraminer
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£28

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Domaine Durrmann
Riesling Sur Grès 2022

Riesling Sur Grès, Yann’s electric-charged, bouncing-ball of Riesling. Lively, zippy and incredibly fresh with lots of pithy citrus, precise acidity and soft chalky texture. Made with 100% Riesling grown on sandstone soils. Find out more.

  • Region Andlau, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Riesling
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£25

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Domaine Durrmann
Krax 2022

Yann’s macerated Riesling. Grippy and pithy with a gentle ginger spice and well-balanced bitterness. Hand-harvested grapes are de-stemmed and macerated on the skins gently for 3 weeks. Find out more.

  • Region Andlau, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Riesling
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£26.75

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Yannick Meckert
Deux Couleurs: Orange 2022

Highly aromatic orange wine offering layers and layers of complexity, a great example of what can be achieved when aromatic grape varieties undergo skin-contact treatment in the cellar. Expect heady notes of rose petals, papaya, lychee, peaches and grapefruit. Find out more.

  • Region Rosheim, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Gewürztraminer, Traminer & Pinot Gris
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£36

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Christian Binner
Si Rose NV

Musky, exotic 8-month maceration of Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris. The aromas that spring from the glass have something of the wildflower meadow about them - heady lily, spring blossoms, rose petals... the fruit is also appropriately tropical; grapefruit, lychee, quince. Find out more.

  • Region Colmar, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Gewürztraminerr & Pinot Gris
  • Vineyard Organic & Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£34.50

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Beck-Hartweg
Lieu-Dit Rittersberg 2019

Stunning field blend from the lieu-dit of Rittersberg. Something about the granite soils here gives the wine a sort of cut glass precision - the wine is fantastically crystalline. Pretty floral aromas evoke a stroll through a rose-filled glasshouse, along with something like peaches and cream garnished with wild herbs. Brilliant! Find out more.

  • Region Dambach-la-Ville, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Auxerrois & Gewürztraminer
  • Vineyard Organic & Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£34

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Jean-Marc Dreyer
Finisterra Macération 2019

The varied skin colours of the blend of grapes here give this orange wine a sultry blush tint. Something tea-like comes to mind with the soft, grippy mouthfeel and the sapid, aromatic fruits make for a wine that is as atypical as it is intriguing. Dreyer never fails. Find out more.

  • Region Rosheim, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Riesling, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris & Muscat
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£31

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Jean-Marc Dreyer
'Origin' Gewürztraminer Macération 2021

Here the maceration technique really brings out the sultry, tropical notes of the Gewürztraminer; the aromas are humid and exotic, perhaps akin to stumbling around a botanical garden after a couple of drinks. A highly distinctive grape handled with much the same singularity. Find out more.

  • Region Rosheim, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Gewürztraminer
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£36.50

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Beck-Hartweg
Dambach-la-Ville Riesling 2021

Mouthwatering Riesling of the highest order, exactly what the Alsace does best. Acidity is right up there, with lots of fresh lime, pink grapefruit citrus and stony mineral character which follows through to an impressively rounded-out structure with creamy depth. Find out more.

  • Region Dambach-la-Ville, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Riesling
  • Vineyard Organic & Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£27.50

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Anders Frederik Steen
Parfois Je Monte à L'étage et Je Me Sens Un Peu Perdu 2018

Pinot Noir from the Bannwarths in Obermorschwihr, Alsace. A blanc de noirs of sorts, here Pinot’s hallmark acidity and alluring perfume are caught up in a cascade of oxidative notes of salt, nuts and yeast, making for something thrillingly unique. Find out more.

  • Region Valvignères, Ardèche, France
  • Grapes Pinot Noir
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£77

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Anders Frederik Steen
Comme un Double-Vitrage 2020

This oxidative rosé is a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner and Muscat. A fascinating wine that in both perfume and structure, sits somewhere between white and red, with complex notes of red berries, dry spices and rose framed by faint tannins and a long, lingering saltiness. Find out more.

  • Region Valvignères, Ardèche, France
  • Grapes Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner & Muscat
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£66.50

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Anders Frederik Steen
C'était Bien Hier Soir? Bah..Tu Sais.. 2021

An unusual blend that combines Caberent Sauvignon from Le Mazel in Valvignères with Gewürztraminer from the Bannwarth family in Obermorschwihr, Alsace. A gorgeous shade of pink in the glass, this offers a heady perfume of red berries, rose and exotic spice, whilst the palate is salty, savoury and long. Find out more.

  • Region Valvignères, Ardèche, France
  • Grapes Caberent Sauvignon & Gewürztraminer
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£55.50

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Jean-Marc Dreyer
'Origin' Riesling Macération 2021

The maceration technique really brings out the lime citrus and kerosine aromas that most Riesling-heads seek out with glee, and here they are really dialled up. On the palate there are richer, honeyed notes and a bit of edge given from some balanced volatility in the acids. Find out more.

  • Region Rosheim, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Riesling
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£35.50

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Domaine Rietsch
Quand Le Chat 2022

From two parcels, one over grés in Mutzig, another on clay-limestone back home in Mittelbergheim. A 14-day infusion-style maceration of whole bunches dropped into direct-pressed juice, leaving a wine with an intriguing peachy purple-tinged hue and with a herbal tea-like quality. Find out more.

  • Region Mittelbergheim, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Pinot Gris
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£30.50

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Domaine Bohn
L'Indigène 2021

L'Indigène is one of Bohn's more experimental cuvées and uses what is often perceived as a lesser grape of the region, Sylvaner, to great effect. Reminiscent of some the macerations with Pinot Gris from the Alsace, it has a similar peachy tint to it, as well as a tea-like quality. Find out more.

  • Region Reichsfeld, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Sylvaner
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites"
£31.25

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Fabrice Dodane
Le Dos d'Chat 2021

This lesser-spotted Riesling is a wine from the négoce project of one Fabrice Dodane, who you may know better for his work at the lauded Domaine de Saint Pierre. Everything you'd expect from a high-quality expression of the grape; high levels of mouth-watering acidity with a raw citrus quality, smoky lime and nectarine with that hallmark waft of kerosine lifting from the glass. Find out more.

  • Region Matheny, Jura, France
  • Grapes Riesling
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£45

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Domaine Durrmann
'Kastelbari' Grand Cru Kastelberg 2021

Serious Grand Cru Riesling from this singular producer. A high-wire balance of fleshy, rounded texture cut through with a soaring acidity that leaves a long, lingering ripple of electricity in the finish. Find out more.

  • Region Andlau, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Riesling
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£37.75

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