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2021 Riesling Grand Cru “Kaefferkopf”
Meyer-Fonné
Félix Meyer knows where to find the wild strawberries. Walking with him, you experience his deep knowledge of the land, like how his use of cover crops depends not only on the vineyard’s soil type but also on the grape variety planted there, or how his Riesling grown on the grand cru Kaefferkopf vineyard’s mix of clay, limestone, and sandstone gets richer as it ages, gaining weight and power in the glass. Plus, the strawberries provide a tasty energy boost when hiking steep Alsatian vineyards. Vintage 2021 was a year for racy Rieslings, and right now this wine has a taut elegance, bristling with citrus and green apple. After some time in the glass, though, the tension releases, revealing a lusher texture and a tantalizing glimpse of what patient aging has in store.
—Dustin Soiseth
| Wine Type: | white |
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Bottle Size: | 750mL |
| Blend: | Riesling |
| Appellation: | Alsace Grand Cru |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Alsace |
| Producer: | Meyer-Fonné |
| Winemaker: | François & Félix Meyer |
| Vineyard: | Planted in 1978, .32 ha |
| Soil: | Clay, Limestone, Sandstone |
| Aging: | Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks or oak barrels over a period of 1-3 months. |
| Farming: | Organic (practicing) |
| Alcohol: | 14% |
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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.
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