Alsace

Style – Clean + Mineral

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.

Jean-Marc Dreyer
Pinot Noir Elios 2021

The warm ripening season of 2021 has imprinted some bold, generous fruit to a wine that can, on occasion, be more angular and austere. There is that restrained suggestion of bonfire smoke permeating the lifted, violet high notes. Dreyer rarely puts a foot wrong. Find out more.

  • Region Rosheim, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Pinot Noir
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£34.50

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Léon Boesch
La Cabane 2022

Bio-dynamic viticulture here for east-facing vines on sandstone and clay. It has clear cut, zesty, lemon fruit with a hint of ginger. Excellent value Alsace that is very classical is its expression Find out more.

  • Region Alsace
  • Grapes Pinot Blanc
  • Vineyard Organic & Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, light filtration, unfined, minimal additional sulphites
£21.75

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Domaine Rietsch
Vielle Vigne Sylvaner 2019

It's pleasing to see the often overlooked or blended Alsatian varietal Sylvaner here taking centre stage and showing what it can be capable of when harvested from older vines. There is a soaring acidity and a cut glass quality, impeccably crystalline fruits and a tension that binds it all together. Find out more.

  • Region Mittelbergheim, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Sylvaner
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£34

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