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 | 1 | - |
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£768.29 |
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Alsace | 1 | - |
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£163.24 |
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Alsace | 10 | - |
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£841.49 |
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Discover the essence of Alsace in the Valentin Zusslin Bollenberg Luft Pinot Noir 2016. This biodynamic wine comes from the distinguished house of Valentin Zusslin, boasting a 300-year-old winemaking tradition in Orschwihr, France. The Bollenberg, a singular terroir accentuated with iron-rich soil, imparts characteristic depth and character into each bottle. This 2016 vintage exhibits the wine's evolution, showcasing supple tannins embellishing a delicate, robust combination of dark red fruits and invigorating spices. Intricate nuances of cherry, clove, and raspberry linger on the palate, while the impressively long finish articulates the inherent harmony between nature and nurture. Harvested by hand, fermented in wooden vats and matured in aged French oak barrels; every aspect enhances the wine's sketch, ensuring an ethereal experience from your very first sip. Embrace the superb complexity and elegance that is the Valentin Zusslin Bollenberg Luft Pinot Noir 2016. |
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Alsace | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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£392.69 |
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James Suckling (97)Breathtaking nose of tropical flowers and foliage after rain, with a whiff of smoke in the air. This has spectacular elegance and minerality for a wine of this stature (14.5% alcohol). I love the fresh-ginger note that already suggests the kind of dishes that would pair beautifully with this masterpiece of restrained extravagance. Only a hint of sweetness at the ravishing finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 97 (JS) |
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£355.49 |
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James Suckling (97)If you’ve never tasted a great Alsace pinot gris, here is the place to start! All the richness and creaminess we expect from this category, but married to lively acidity and pristine clarity. We love the super ripe pear bouquet with hints of exotic fruit and flowers. No perceptible tannins and still dry enough at the delicately spicy and mineral finish to be food-flexible. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 4 | 88 (VN) |
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£595.49 |
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Vinous (88)(16% alcohol with 38 g/l r.s.) Full orange color; looks like a pinot gris SGN! Idiosyncratic, extreme aromas of toffee, roasted coffee bean, porcini and earth; smells a bit like Tokaj. Extravagantly ripe, high-toned flavors of smoke, mushroom, toffee and coffee, plus a note of plum liqueur. Powerful more than sweet, with the wine's surprisingly firm acidity and salty minerality not yet in harmony with its fruit flavors. In fact, where is the fruit? Finishes long and warm, with notes of marzipan and walnut. An oddball-and not for the faint of heart. |
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Alsace | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
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£517.49 |
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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 | - |
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£601.49 |
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Alsace | 2 | 98 (JS) |
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£620.44 |
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James Suckling (98)Super smoky, spicy and flinty, this imposing and enveloping pinot gris is barely off-dry. Welcome to a world of smoky and textural complexity on the deep and refined palate. The power and concentration are almost as complete as the ripeness, effortlessly handling the 13.5% alcohol. Super-long, creamy and spicy finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 95 (JS) |
Inc. VAT
£307.24 |
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James Suckling (95)This self-confidently atypical pinot gris has astonishing acidity that’s got the intensity of a lightning strike. Tons of pineapple and toast character, but also gigantic, lemony freshness at the exceptionally bright finish. May be too extreme for some, but we find this amazing. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 96 (VN) |
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£331.24 |
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Vinous (96)One of the standouts in this range, the 2018 Riesling Clos Windsbuhl is incredibly vivid in the glass. Time in the glass brings out myriad layers of flavor and dimension. Orange confit, crushed rocks, mint and more exotic notes all meld together in an airy, weightless wine that has so much to offer. The 2018 is at once intense but also carries itself with a real sense of grace. |
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Alsace | 2 | 97 (JS) |
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£493.24 |
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James Suckling (97)A unique dry riesling with an astonishing combination of mini banana, mirabelle, baking spice and sea salt. Super concentrated and super elegant, this has a level of poise that’s very rare in the 2018 vintage. I love the way the silky finish caresses the palate. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 99 (JS) |
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£470.44 |
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James Suckling (99)So smoky, with intense gunpowder character, but also notes of forest mushrooms and jack fruit. This is not only very concentrated, but also has an amazingly sensual mouth-feel that sets out in the wide field of exciting dry Alsace rieslings from the 2020 vintage. Expands and expands as it flows over your palate until it blows your mind at the unbelievably long, smoky finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | - |
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£621.00 |
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Alsace | 1 | - |
In Bond
£120.00 |
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Alsace | 10 | - |
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£682.00 |
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Discover the essence of Alsace in the Valentin Zusslin Bollenberg Luft Pinot Noir 2016. This biodynamic wine comes from the distinguished house of Valentin Zusslin, boasting a 300-year-old winemaking tradition in Orschwihr, France. The Bollenberg, a singular terroir accentuated with iron-rich soil, imparts characteristic depth and character into each bottle. This 2016 vintage exhibits the wine's evolution, showcasing supple tannins embellishing a delicate, robust combination of dark red fruits and invigorating spices. Intricate nuances of cherry, clove, and raspberry linger on the palate, while the impressively long finish articulates the inherent harmony between nature and nurture. Harvested by hand, fermented in wooden vats and matured in aged French oak barrels; every aspect enhances the wine's sketch, ensuring an ethereal experience from your very first sip. Embrace the superb complexity and elegance that is the Valentin Zusslin Bollenberg Luft Pinot Noir 2016. |
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Alsace | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£308.00 |
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James Suckling (97)Breathtaking nose of tropical flowers and foliage after rain, with a whiff of smoke in the air. This has spectacular elegance and minerality for a wine of this stature (14.5% alcohol). I love the fresh-ginger note that already suggests the kind of dishes that would pair beautifully with this masterpiece of restrained extravagance. Only a hint of sweetness at the ravishing finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£277.00 |
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James Suckling (97)If you’ve never tasted a great Alsace pinot gris, here is the place to start! All the richness and creaminess we expect from this category, but married to lively acidity and pristine clarity. We love the super ripe pear bouquet with hints of exotic fruit and flowers. No perceptible tannins and still dry enough at the delicately spicy and mineral finish to be food-flexible. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 4 | 88 (VN) |
In Bond
£477.00 |
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Vinous (88)(16% alcohol with 38 g/l r.s.) Full orange color; looks like a pinot gris SGN! Idiosyncratic, extreme aromas of toffee, roasted coffee bean, porcini and earth; smells a bit like Tokaj. Extravagantly ripe, high-toned flavors of smoke, mushroom, toffee and coffee, plus a note of plum liqueur. Powerful more than sweet, with the wine's surprisingly firm acidity and salty minerality not yet in harmony with its fruit flavors. In fact, where is the fruit? Finishes long and warm, with notes of marzipan and walnut. An oddball-and not for the faint of heart. |
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Alsace | 1 | 94-96 (VN) |
In Bond
£412.00 |
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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
£482.00 |
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Alsace | 2 | 98 (JS) |
In Bond
£501.00 |
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James Suckling (98)Super smoky, spicy and flinty, this imposing and enveloping pinot gris is barely off-dry. Welcome to a world of smoky and textural complexity on the deep and refined palate. The power and concentration are almost as complete as the ripeness, effortlessly handling the 13.5% alcohol. Super-long, creamy and spicy finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 95 (JS) |
In Bond
£240.00 |
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James Suckling (95)This self-confidently atypical pinot gris has astonishing acidity that’s got the intensity of a lightning strike. Tons of pineapple and toast character, but also gigantic, lemony freshness at the exceptionally bright finish. May be too extreme for some, but we find this amazing. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£260.00 |
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Vinous (96)One of the standouts in this range, the 2018 Riesling Clos Windsbuhl is incredibly vivid in the glass. Time in the glass brings out myriad layers of flavor and dimension. Orange confit, crushed rocks, mint and more exotic notes all meld together in an airy, weightless wine that has so much to offer. The 2018 is at once intense but also carries itself with a real sense of grace. |
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Alsace | 2 | 97 (JS) |
In Bond
£395.00 |
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James Suckling (97)A unique dry riesling with an astonishing combination of mini banana, mirabelle, baking spice and sea salt. Super concentrated and super elegant, this has a level of poise that’s very rare in the 2018 vintage. I love the way the silky finish caresses the palate. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | 99 (JS) |
In Bond
£376.00 |
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James Suckling (99)So smoky, with intense gunpowder character, but also notes of forest mushrooms and jack fruit. This is not only very concentrated, but also has an amazingly sensual mouth-feel that sets out in the wide field of exciting dry Alsace rieslings from the 2020 vintage. Expands and expands as it flows over your palate until it blows your mind at the unbelievably long, smoky finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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