Posted April 24, 2025
Spring is finally there, and we think it's time to get white wines out to associate with lighter meals. One of our favorite regions for aromatic whites is Alsace In the northeast corner of France and fortunately there are about 1,000 producers to choose. The best wines come from a narrow strip of 75 miles long which runs along the French side of the Rhine river with 51 Grand Cru vineyards located here which received an official status in 1975. The vineyards were historically planted on the steep slopes of the banks because it gives the vineyards an exposure to the maximum sun and excellent drainage.
The vines on the other side of the river are not in Alsace; They are planted in German soil, which is why so many names of family cellar as well as varieties cultivated in Alsace such as Riesling And Gewürztramin have Germanic rather than French. Pinot Gris can be the only exception because it is from France, but it is also cultivated in Germany. Alsace white wines are often called “aromatic white” because of their floral notes and spices in their bouquet which lead to stone and tropical fruits and flavors of vibrant citrus. For the most part, RieslingGewürztraminer and Pinot Gris d'Alsace are dry, but even those with higher residual sugar have lively acidity which prevents them from appearing too sweet. This brilliant acidity is also one of the reasons why these wines age so well; Far from being easy -to -drink whites intended to be consumed young, they will last a long time if they are stored properly and will bring joy to your palace in the years to come. You will note slightly older vintages among our choices; Although they drink well now, they still have a lot of life. Here are the seven best Alsace wines to buy now.
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Weinbach Domaine 2022 Clos des Capucins Cuvée Colette Riesling Alsace
The area of origin of the Weinbach estate was founded by Capucin Moines in 1612 and because the vineyards are surrounded by old walls, they have named this closed plot of the Capuchins. Sold as national property after the French Revolution, it was bought by the Faller Brothers 100 years later, in 1898, and since then, the estate has remained in the family; Today, he is managed by Catherine Faller and her sons Eddy and Theo. This delicious clos of Capuchins Riesling is appointed in homage to the beloved ancestor Colette Faller, and he has ethereal aromas of candied lemon skin and white citrus flowers that lead to flavors of white fishing, to a touch of pink grapefruit and jasmine.
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Marc Kreydenweiss 2017 Wiebelsberg Grand Cru Alsace
In 2007, Antoine Kreydenweiss resumed the management of this 33 -acres area in the small town of Etlau located between the big cities of Colmar and Strasbourg. Since then, he and his wife Charlotte have managed the domain and continue to use biodynamic principles that were put into force in 1989. Today, they are helped by their daughters Lilou, Leonie and Zoie and together, they are around 120,000 bottles per year. The grapes for this delicious riesling are cultivated in the Wiebelsberg Grand Cru vineyard; He has attractive aromas of lime zest, white peach and goatfolio flowers passing towards flavors of apricot, mango and guyave in the mouth. The spicy acidity opens the way to a long and long finish.
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Domaine Marcel Deiss 2019 Schoffweg White Blend Alsace
Domaine Marcel Deiss was founded in 1947 in the city of Bergheim near Ribeauville and is today managed by Father et fils Jean-Michel Deiss and Mathieu Deiss. The philosophy of the family has always been to focus on quality rather than quantity using biodynamic principles and we can attest that the Deiss family manufactures delicious high quality wines. Their Schoffweg white mixture is made up of riesling, pinot gray, chaselas and muscat and literally translates into “the path of sheep”. Body co -bodies with excellent feeling in the mouth and precise acidity, it has aromas and flavors of vanilla, citrus flowers, ripe apricot, peach and pear.
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Zeind Humbens 2020 Heartbrn Pinot Gris Assets.
The Humbrecht family began to plant vines and cultivate grapes in 1620 and today the estate is led by Olivier and Margaret Humbecht with their sons Pierre and Emile. Family assets are currently more than 100 acres of Vineyards Grand Crus in Alsace. We believe it is one of the best Pinot Gris wines in the region; He has aromas of ginger, fishing and Anjou pear cookies that invites you into the glass to enjoy the flavors of white fishing, apricot and candied lemon skin that brings you back for another sip of this tasty wine.
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Trimbach house 2017 Geisberg Grand Cru Riesling Alsace
The Trimbach family has been doing wine since 1626, covering 13 generations and almost four centuries. The house is currently managed by the brothers Jean and Pierre Tribach and they are assisted by the son and daughter of Jean, Julian and Pauline and the daughters of Pierre, Anne and Frédérique. Recently elected “Brand of the Year” by the French wine magazine La Revue du Vin de France, the wines of house Trimbach are always excellent and the Geisberg Grand Cru is no exception. He has aromas of tropical fruits, fresh ginger, mango, guava and pink petal which open to the flavors of mature summer, pinapple and honeysuckle.
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Albert Boxler 2021 Grand Cru Sommerberg Riesling Alsace
Jean Boxler gets grapes for this magnificent Sommerberg Grand Cru Vineyard wine. His grandfather Albert began the estate after the Second World War and became the first generation of boxers to sell commercially family wine. The aromas of the gala apple, lemon marrow and white citrus flowers attract you for flavors of Anjou pear, lemon zest and brown spices with a precisely balanced acidity in the median palate. Drink now or hold for a few years; You will not be disappointed with one or the other decision.
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Hugel 2014 Grossi Laüe Riesling Alsace
Appointed Grosi Laüe of the Alsace dialect translation for the “best vineyards and the large terroir”, this magnificent wine is made from cultivated grapes in Riquewihr on the Hugel estate. The succession remains 100% owned and is currently managed by the 12th generation. Their production is around 110,000 cases of wine per year and 90% of it is exported to more than 100 countries around the world. This delicious riesling has aromas of mandarin, anise and guava marrow. The flavors of macerated tropical fruits, fuji apple and ripe stone fruits are accentuated by a touch of spices and lively acidity that persists in the mouth. It's a decade, but drink beautifully right now, so don't hesitate to enjoy it today or in the coming years.
