Retail $60. 30ml mini-bottle. A tad richer and fuller-bodied than the 2015 Eichberg, completely dry and really what one would expect (or even beyond) from Grand Cru Riesling.
Retail $60. 30ml mini-bottle. Pretty close to transformative, rich, full-bodied, unctuous, it is amazing that this is the same grape that produces so many rather dull and unexciting wines.
Retail $40. 30ml mini-bottle. A variety that does not achieve Grand Cru status in Alsace (although when asked, Marc Beyer, the thirteenth generation winemaker responded that perhaps it will in the future) but winemakers in the region seem to be upping their game a bit with the variety. Such is the case here. While it is certainly not in the style of many of the California Pinots that I have grown to love, it is juicy in its own right. But make no mistake, this wine is acid driven from the jump, which makes it ever-so-appealing.
30ml mini-bottle. 2018 Furstentum Riesling from more marl soils, less Riesling-like and more akin to wines of Burgundy. More body and power than the Schlosssberg, with a rich texture. Wonderful.
2016 Furstentum Gewurztraminer. “We make wine to pair with food, not for scores.” Cold vintage, shaping the acidity. Quite floral and lovely, sweet, but balanced.
2015 Cuvée F Pinot Noir. Whoa. This will challenge your concept of Pinot Noir in general, rich but reserved, fruity but clearly acid driven, this might be the best Pinot I’ve had from Alsace.
2015 Léon Beyer Riesling Eichberg 92 Points
France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru
(6/7/2021)
Retail $40. 30ml mini-bottle. The 2015 Grand Cru Eichberg (92 pts) was laser focused and refreshing.
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2013 Léon Beyer Riesling Cuvée des Comtes d'Eguisheim 93 Points
France, Alsace
(6/7/2021)
Retail $60. 30ml mini-bottle. A tad richer and fuller-bodied than the 2015 Eichberg, completely dry and really what one would expect (or even beyond) from Grand Cru Riesling.
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2016 Léon Beyer Pinot Gris Cuvée des Comtes d'Eguisheim 95 Points
France, Alsace
(6/7/2021)
Retail $60. 30ml mini-bottle. Pretty close to transformative, rich, full-bodied, unctuous, it is amazing that this is the same grape that produces so many rather dull and unexciting wines.
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2016 Léon Beyer Pinot Noir Comtes d'Eguisheim 91 Points
France, Alsace
(6/7/2021)
Retail $40. 30ml mini-bottle. A variety that does not achieve Grand Cru status in Alsace (although when asked, Marc Beyer, the thirteenth generation winemaker responded that perhaps it will in the future) but winemakers in the region seem to be upping their game a bit with the variety. Such is the case here. While it is certainly not in the style of many of the California Pinots that I have grown to love, it is juicy in its own right. But make no mistake, this wine is acid driven from the jump, which makes it ever-so-appealing.
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