Alsace

Style – Cloudy Funky + Wild

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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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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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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Raisin Sauvage
Sonic Brew 2021

Like sour beer? We're going to go out there and say that this could well be the sourest you've ever tasted. Invigorating doesn't quite cut it, the tart citrus here will have your mouth watering and your hairs standing on end. Find out more.

  • Region Alsace, France
  • Cellar Spontaneously fermented, not filtered or pasteurised
£16.50

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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 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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