France — wine

Alsace Grand Cru AOC

51 named Grand Cru vineyards in Alsace producing the region's finest Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat. Each Grand Cru has distinct terroir — limestone at Altenberg de Bergheim, granite at Schlossberg, sandstone at Kirchberg de Barr — creating remarkable wine diversity. Riesling Grand Crus can age for decades; Gewurztraminer Grand Cru produces some of the world's most intense aromatic whites. Vendanges Tardives (VT) and Sélection de Grains Nobles (SGN) from Grand Crus are world-class dessert wines.

Year Rating Notes
2022 Superb vintage; classic Grand Cru aromatic richness
2021 Fresh, precise wines; excellent acidity
2020 Outstanding concentration from warm dry season
2019 Classic Alsace vintage; concentrated and aromatic
2017 Good; accessible style; drinking beautifully