Domaine Josmeyer
Tasted Sunday, June 10, 2018 by PanosKakaviatos with 193 views
A lovely evening tasting delicious wine and food from Alsace, at Domaine Josmeyer. The theme? Les diVINes d’Alsace: Women winemakers, oenologists, competition organizers, wine merchants and sommeliers. All committed to the success of #Alsace wines. And some very talented producers. The wines were paired with different themed foods. For example the late harvest with some delectable desserts and the Muscats with asparagus.
Some 36 properties took part in this event - DiVINes d'Alsace - held at Domaine Josmeyer near Colmar. The wines were divided along with foods, so the appetizer section with charcuterie and mini Kougelhopf included several Pinot Blancs and Sylvaners. I only tasted one of them, as I was running a bit late.
This section featured many Muscats sweet and dry, served with an absolutely delicious white asparagus and elderberry mousseline. Also a mini veggie tart.
The potato and herring and the trout rillette went well with these wines.
Several rich wines, but I only tried one. It went well with the veal and pork dish.
By the time we got to this section, I drank some water first and avoided the choucroute. It has been rather hot in Alsace these last few days.
I tried six but these three were the best. No food here, save for some fine French bread.
This was a great setting, with Alsatian cheeses paired with some fine wines.
Next to the live jazz band, the last stand featured some really delicious desserts but I did not try any... as late harvest Alsace wines are sweet enough ;-)
All in all, this tasting showed me how good 2014 Alsace white can be, how Pinot Noir in Alsace remains hit or miss, with some hits beauties, and how great it is to combine local foods with locals wines: perhaps the highlight of the tasting was the cheese and wine pairing room.
2016 Mélanie Pfister Pinot Blanc 88 Points
France, Alsace
A solid, tasty Pinot Blanc. White stone fruit, juicy and freshness.
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