Notify me
2020 Pinot Blanc “Vieilles Vignes”
Meyer-Fonné
This old-vine blend features Pinots Auxerrois, Blanc, and Gris, but the point of this cuvée is not to discern which Pinot contributes what aroma or flavor. All three work in perfect harmony, creating a delicate white subtly scented of flowers and green apple, finishing on a flinty note that makes glass number two hard to resist. Félix Meyer has mastered the art of crafting bone-dry whites of purity and precision, and this pristine beauty is just the place to start.
—Anthony Lynch
| Wine Type: | white |
| Vintage: | 2020 |
| Bottle Size: | 750mL |
| Blend: | 65% Pinot Auxerrois, 20% Pinot Blanc, 15% Pinot Gris |
| Appellation: | Alsace |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Alsace |
| Producer: | Meyer-Fonné |
| Winemaker: | Félix Meyer |
| Vineyard: | Planted in 1965 and 1978, 2.5 ha |
| Farming: | Organic (practicing) |
| Alcohol: | 12.5% |
More from this Producer or Region
2023 Riesling Grand Cru “Schoenenbourg”
France | Alsace
Powerhouse intensity, concentration, kaleidoscopic flavor, unique terroir: in short, one of the great Riesling terroirs in all of northern Europe.
2022 Riesling Réserve
France | Alsace
Meyer’s Riesling Réserve is a mélange of different terroirs around his domaine in Katzenthal, and is a precise, dry, minerally Riesling loaded with character.
2021 Riesling “Pfoeller”
France | Alsace
One of the gems of the Meyer portfolio.
Crémant d’Alsace Brut
France | Alsace
This rich, gastronomic crémant with fine and elegant bubbles will have even the Champagne purist singing its praises.
2020 Sylvaner “Oolithe”
France | Alsace
This bottle gives some of my favorite grand cru Rieslings a run for their money with a nose evoking peach skin and pear and a palate that ripples with fresh acidity.
2024 Edelzwicker
France | Alsace
Delicate, floral, and highly aromatic, Félix Meyer’s Edelzwicker is an insider’s ticket to the wonders of Alsace at bargain cost.
2020 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru “Sporen”
France | Alsace
If you don’t recognize Félix Meyer’s touch from the rich aromas of lychee, candied ginger, and rose petals, you will by the time you finish your first glass.
2023 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru “Wineck-Schlossberg”
France | Alsace
This wine showcases everything I seek for in a dry Gewurztraminer. The nose shows pure, delicate aromas of fresh lychee and exotic fruit.
2023 Pinot Noir “Altenbourg”
France | Alsace
This is a rich, ample, seductive Pinot with notes of tea leaves, strawberries, and blackberries.
2022 Riesling “Vignoble de Katzenthal”
France | Alsace
This Riesling “Katz,” as we call it, is a beautifully linear and chiseled style of Riesling, fresh and pure.
About The Producer
Meyer-Fonné
About The Region
Alsace
Tragically, Alsace might be the most misunderstood wine region of France. In spite of its long history of viticulture and tremendous diversity of pedigreed terroirs, a past fraught with marketing mishaps has left consumers baffled as to what exactly to expect inside one of these mysterious tall, thin bottles.
The good news, on the other hand, is that a new wave of quality-oriented growers is working hard to put Alsace in its rightful place as one of the world’s most fascinating sources of fine white wine. By embracing tradition, respecting terroir, and making a concerted effort to better communicate the countless virtues their wines have to offer, they have succeeded in putting Alsace back on the map.
Crafted from a number of grape varieties and beautifully interpreting the region’s mosaic of soil types, our Alsace imports are by and large dry whites offering exceptional versatility at table. While each of these selections is ready to be uncorked tonight, the finest among them are also capable of maturing for many, many years in a cool cellar. Expect kaleidoscopic aromatics, lively acidities, and loads of terroir transparency in these skillfully crafted masterpieces. Enjoy a foray into the thrilling world of the world’s most underrated wine region, and certainly do not hesitate to contact our sales staff with any questions as you take off on this mouth-watering adventure.
More from Alsace or France
2023 Les Vieilles Vignes de Sylvaner
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2020 Pinot Gris “Zellberg”
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2021 Riesling “Heissenberg”
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2023 Riesling
Kuentz-Bas France | Alsace
Crémant d’Alsace Brut
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2023 Pinot Noir “Wibtal”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2023 Riesling Grand Cru “Brand”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2021 Riesling Grand Cru “Geisberg”
Kuentz-Bas France | Alsace
2020 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Brand”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2023 Pinot Noir “Gallus”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2021 Pinot Gris Vendange Tardive “Hinterburg de Katzenthal”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2023 Edelzwicker “Reserve”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2023 Les Vieilles Vignes de Sylvaner
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2020 Pinot Gris “Zellberg”
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2021 Riesling “Heissenberg”
Domaine Ostertag France | Alsace
2023 Riesling
Kuentz-Bas France | Alsace
Crémant d’Alsace Brut
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2023 Pinot Noir “Wibtal”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2023 Riesling Grand Cru “Brand”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2021 Riesling Grand Cru “Geisberg”
Kuentz-Bas France | Alsace
2020 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Brand”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
2023 Pinot Noir “Gallus”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2021 Pinot Gris Vendange Tardive “Hinterburg de Katzenthal”
Meyer-Fonné France | Alsace
2023 Edelzwicker “Reserve”
Albert Boxler France | Alsace
Kermit once said...
Kermit once said...
I want you to realize once and for all: Even the winemaker does not know what aging is going to do to a new vintage; Robert Parker does not know; I do not know. We all make educated (hopefully) guesses about what the future will bring, but guesses they are. And one of the pleasures of a wine cellar is the opportunity it provides for you to witness the evolution of your various selections. Living wines have ups and downs just as people do, periods of glory and dog days, too. If wine did not remind me of real life, I would not care about it so much.
Inspiring Thirst, page 171