Alsace
Alsace, located in northeastern France, is renowned for its exceptional fine wines. With its unique blend of French and German influences, Alsace offers a captivating selection of wines that embody the region's rich heritage, distinct terroir, and dedication to quality winemaking.
One of the most famous vineyards in Alsace is Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, known for producing exceptional wines that showcase the region's terroir and commitment to organic and biodynamic practices. Other renowned vineyards in Alsace include Domaine Marcel Deiss, Domaine Weinbach, and Domaine Trimbach, each celebrated for their outstanding wines that capture the essence of the region.
Alsace is celebrated for its white wines, which account for the majority of its production. The region's flagship grape varieties, including Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, flourish in the region's cool climate and unique soils. These wines are known for their aromatic intensity, crisp acidity, and expressive fruit flavors. Notable appellations like Alsace Grand Cru further highlight the region's dedication to producing exceptional white wines.
Alsace is also recognized for its sparkling wines, known as Crémant d'Alsace. Crafted using traditional methods, these sparkling wines exhibit finesse, delicate bubbles, and a refreshing character. They are produced from a variety of grape varieties, including Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Gris, offering a delightful alternative to Champagne.
While Alsace is predominantly known for its white wines, it also produces exceptional red wines, primarily from the Pinot Noir grape. These reds showcase elegance, finesse, and a vibrant fruit profile. Vineyards like Domaine Albert Boxler and Domaine Ostertag are celebrated for their outstanding red wines that highlight the region's potential for producing world-class Pinot Noir.
Indulge in the allure of Alsace's fine wines and experience the exceptional quality, distinct character, and the region's dedication to crafting remarkable wines. Whether you're savoring a vibrant Riesling, an aromatic Gewürztraminer, or an elegant Pinot Noir, Alsace wines promise a journey of flavors that capture the essence of this enchanting wine region.
Alsace
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Alsace | 30 | - | HK$1,520.00 | |||||
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The Rolly Gassmann Gewurztraminer Kappelweg Rorschwihr 2021 epitomises the elegance and aromatic complexity of Alsace viticulture. Cultivated in the esteemed Kappelweg vineyard of Rorschwihr, this varietal thrives on granite-rich soils and optimal sun exposure, ensuring exceptional ripeness and balance. Hand-harvested with meticulous care, the grapes undergo a precise fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving their vibrant floral and lychee aromas. The 2021 vintage unveils a nose adorned with exotic spices, rose petals, and tropical fruit nuances, seamlessly translating into a rich, full-bodied palate accented by balanced acidity and a lingering, perfumed finish. Rolly Gassmann, renowned for their commitment to sustainable and biodynamic practices, delivers a Gewurztraminer that is both expressive and refined. This wine exemplifies craftsmanship and terroir, making it an exquisite choice for discerning connoisseurs seeking sophistication and depth in every sip. |
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Alsace | 30 | - | HK$2,070.00 | |||||
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Experience the exquisite Rolly Gassmann Gewurztraminer Oberer Weingarten VT 2015, a masterpiece from the esteemed Rolly Gassmann estate. Crafted in the renowned Oberer Weingarten vineyard, this 2015 vintage showcases meticulous vinification techniques, including gentle hand harvesting and precise fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its aromatic integrity. Originating from the heart of the Alsace region, the Gewurztraminer grapes thrive in the vineyard’s unique terroir, imparting vibrant floral and lychee notes with a hint of spice. Rolly Gassmann, a respected name in fine winemaking, emphasizes sustainable practices and minimal intervention, allowing the true character of the terroir to shine through. On the palate, the 2015 vintage presents a harmonious balance of rich texture and lively acidity, culminating in a long, elegant finish. Perfect for pairing with rich cuisines or savoring on its own, this Gewurztraminer exemplifies sophistication and finesse. |
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Alsace | 30 | 93 (VN) | HK$1,575.00 | |||||
Vinous (93)The 2019 Riesling Kappelweg de Rorschwihr was grown on marl and opens with a distinct sense of blossom honey and a lift of dried citrus peel. The palate is sweet, with a touch of lemon candy. The finish tapers off slowly with exquisite brightness balanced by 45 g/L of residual sweetness. |
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Alsace | 30 | - | HK$1,900.00 | |||||
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The Rolly Gassmann Riesling Rorschwihr Yves Vendanges Tardives 2020 epitomises Alsace elegance and precision. Crafted in the esteemed village of Rorschwihr, this late-harvest Riesling is a testament to the producer's unwavering dedication to excellence. Meticulously selected grapes undergo gentle pressing to preserve their innate purity, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks to maintain vibrant acidity and intricate flavours. The vineyards, blessed by a unique terroir with granite-rich soils and optimal sun exposure, impart nuanced mineral notes and expressive citrus undertones. Aging in temperature-controlled environments ensures a harmonious balance between sweetness and freshness, culminating in a wine of remarkable depth and complexity. On the palate, it reveals layers of ripe apricot, honeyed nectarine, and a hint of petrol, finishing with a lingering, refined minerality. Ideal for pairing with rich seafood, foie gras, or aged cheeses, the Rolly Gassmann Riesling Rorschwihr Yves Vendanges Tardives 2020 is a distinguished choice for connoisseurs seeking a sublime expression of Alsatian Riesling. |
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Alsace | 30 | - | HK$1,425.00 | |||||
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The Rolly Gassmann Riesling Silberberg Rorschwihr SGN 2021 epitomises Alsace's exquisite terroir. Cultivated in the prestigious Silberberg vineyard of Rorschwihr, this Riesling benefits from meticulous handpicked grapes harvested at optimal ripeness. Produced by the esteemed Rolly Gassmann estate, renowned for its commitment to sustainable viticulture, the wine undergoes a precise fermentation process in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving its vibrant acidity and delicate floral aromas. The 2021 vintage showcases a brilliant pale gold hue, unveiling enticing notes of green apple, citrus blossom, and subtle minerality on the nose. On the palate, it delivers a harmonious balance of crisp acidity and refined sweetness, concluding with a lingering, elegant finish. Ideal for pairing with fine seafood or creamy cheeses, the Rolly Gassmann Riesling Silberberg Rorschwihr SGN 2021 is a quintessential expression of Alsace's distinguished winemaking heritage. |
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Alsace | 30 | - | HK$700.00 | |||||
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Rolly Gassmann Sylvaner Reserve Millesime 2020 is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of the esteemed Swiss producer. Cultivated in the sun-kissed vineyards of Rheinhessen, each Sylvaner grape is carefully hand-picked to ensure optimal ripeness and quality. The wine undergoes fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving its vibrant acidity and intricate flavours. Aged in reserve, this millesime develops a remarkable depth and complexity, showcasing notes of crisp green apple, ripe pear, and subtle mineral undertones. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance with a refreshing finish, reflecting Gassmann’s dedication to excellence and terroir expression. The 2020 vintage stands out for its exceptional clarity and elegance, making it a superb choice for pairing with seafood, salads, or light poultry dishes. Rolly Gassmann Sylvaner Reserve Millesime 2020 exemplifies refined sophistication, perfect for discerning wine connoisseurs seeking a distinguished addition to their collection. ``` |
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Alsace | 1 | - | HK$1,320.00 | |||||
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Alsace | 2 | - | HK$1,700.00 | |||||
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Experience the rich sophistication of Schlumberger Pinot Gris Les Princes Abbes 2017. This distinct Pinot Gris, cultivated in the sun-soaked terroirs of Alsace, France, reflects the expertise of Domaines Schlumberger, a family-run vineyard established in 1810. The grapes are hand-picked and undergo a carefully controlled cool fermentation to retain their elegant aroma profile. Boasting a brilliant pale yellow hue, the Schlumberger Pinot Gris Les Princes Abbes 2017 opens with an inviting bouquet of fresh flint, yellow peaches and a touch of honey, unfolding into an exquisitely layered palate. Noted for its superb balance, this wine delivers a well-rounded finish that lingers, leaving an unforgettable imprint on connoisseurs. Domaines Schlumberger, committed to sustainable wine production, ensures that this Pinot Gris, like all its wines, reflects the rich complexity and authenticity of its unique Alsacian terroir. This impeccable choice reassures those seeking to savour a wine that is as respectful to nature as it is delightful to the palate. |
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Alsace | 1 | - | HK$2,660.00 | |||||
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Alsace | 1 | 94+ (VN (ST)) | HK$8,255.00 | |||||
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (94+)Very closed chalky, minerally nose. Even less forthcoming than the Riesling Frédéric Emile , and much harder to taste today. Quite dense and tactile. Then very long and ripe on the firm finish; conveys an impression of crunchy, minerally austerity. |
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Alsace | 2 | 93+ (WA) | HK$5,965.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (93+)The 2011 Riesling Clos Ste Hune (in the market now, and which Pierre Trimbach compares with the 1983) is super ripe, rich, intense and complex on the nose. On the palate, this is a rich and concentrated, powerful but elegant and balanced Sainte Hune that currently lacks a bit of tension and vitality. However, the tannins will take the 2011 through many years, even though there is an initial hint of maturity already. Some caramel flavors in the finish. Bottled with 13.9% alcohol plus 6.6 of residual sugar. |
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Alsace | 1 | 97 (JS) | HK$4,780.00 | |||||
James Suckling (97)Very cool, delicate and floral with daring elegance. Not the most powerful wine of this ripe vintage, but extremely refined. A very long finish that is marked by chalky minerality. The way that it literally blossoms in the glass after half an hour suggests that this masterpiece has at least a couple of decades of life ahead of it. Decant if you want to drink now. |
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Alsace | 2 | 97 (JS) | HK$11,545.00 | |||||
James Suckling (97)Very cool, delicate and floral with daring elegance. Not the most powerful wine of this ripe vintage, but extremely refined. A very long finish that is marked by chalky minerality. The way that it literally blossoms in the glass after half an hour suggests that this masterpiece has at least a couple of decades of life ahead of it. Decant if you want to drink now. |
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Alsace | 1 | 95+ (WA) | HK$5,585.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (95+)As readers know Trimbach's iconic Clos Sainte Hune comes from a 1.67 hectare plot on the Grand Cru Rosacker but is sold as Clos Ste Hune since 1919. The densely planted vines are pretty old (more than 50 years on average), with the oldest planted in the 1940s and the youngest in the 1980s. Bottled, like all the prestigious wines of Trimbach in April 2014, the 2013 Riesling Clos Ste Hune shows a very clear and deep, dusty/smoky, mineral nose which impressively reflects the Muschelkalk terroir. Rich, precise and pure also on the nobly textured and highly elegant palate this expressive and full-bodied Riesling is penetrating mineral and piquant but also very juicy. The finish is extremely long and complex. Very promising and stunningly accessible already. However, this wine won't be in the market before 2019/20. |
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Alsace | 3 | 97+ (VN) | HK$7,650.00 | |||||
Vinous (97+)Bright golden-tinged straw-yellow. Enticing nose of yellow apple, mirabelle, crystallized ginger and white flowers, complicated by lemony minerality. Dense, fresh and juicy, displaying outstanding sugar-acid balance and an opulent mouthfeel that is nicely lifted by penetrating notes of mirabelle, lime, wet stones, lemon peel and almond. While this enters sweet, it finishes very clean and dry. Boasts one of the most fragrant, prettiest and most forward noses I recall in a young CSH. |
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Alsace | 2 | 98+ (VN) | HK$7,070.00 | |||||
Vinous (98+)Luminous straw. Penetrating nuances of lime and guava join the lemon verbena, jasmine, mineral and white stone fruit aromas on the knockout, captivating nose. Then dense, complex and multilayered, offering profound flavors of fresh citrus fruit, sweet spices and talcum powder. Closes extremely long, clean and precise; this is a young white wine of utterly mesmerizing beauty. I find this to be one of the best young CSHs I have ever tasted; it is stylistically different but almost on the same quality level as the marvelous 2010 CSH. One sniff (never mind taste) and I was left almost speechless - and I’m not usually one who keeps his mouth shut when I recognize a truly great wine. |
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Alsace | 2 | 96 (VN) | HK$6,405.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)Vivid straw-green with gold highlights. Highly aromatic on the nose, revealing hints of pear, lime, white pepper, candied ginger, quince and even raspberry. Enters sweet, then turns more austere and piercing. The penetrating, long, very suave finish offers complex, concentrated flavors similar to the aromas. That rare note of raspberry repeats in the mouth. A readier-to-drink CSH than usual, but it will age well. The Clos has been organically farmed since eight years ago, and I while I am very careful about making blanket statements on this subject, I think that the wines are now even better than they were before. Whether it’s the organic farming or not, I don’t know, but the possible connection is intriguing, to say the least. |
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Alsace | 9 | 96 (VN) | HK$3,095.00 | |||||
Vinous (96)Vivid straw-green with gold highlights. Highly aromatic on the nose, revealing hints of pear, lime, white pepper, candied ginger, quince and even raspberry. Enters sweet, then turns more austere and piercing. The penetrating, long, very suave finish offers complex, concentrated flavors similar to the aromas. That rare note of raspberry repeats in the mouth. A readier-to-drink CSH than usual, but it will age well. The Clos has been organically farmed since eight years ago, and I while I am very careful about making blanket statements on this subject, I think that the wines are now even better than they were before. Whether it’s the organic farming or not, I don’t know, but the possible connection is intriguing, to say the least. |
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Alsace | 3 | 99+ (WA) | HK$4,170.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (99+)The 2018 Riesling Clos Ste Hune is deep and intense on the very generous yet refined and elegant, rich and lemon-scented nose that indicates enormous richness. It's very harmonious. Full-bodied, very intense and concentrated yet also vital and full of tension, this is a very rich and powerful yet elegant und utterly mineral CSH that combines great finesse and salinity with power and substance. This is a giant. 14.5% stated alcohol. Natural cork. Tasted at the domaine in April 2024. |
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Alsace | 3 | 97+ (VN) | HK$3,495.00 | |||||
Vinous (97+)Luminous straw-yellow. Complex, mint-accented aromas of nectarine, tangerine and powdered stone, plus a hint of licorice. Then bright, juicy and dense, showing outstanding acid-sugar balance and a penetrating juiciness to the stone fruit and herbal flavors. Finishes multilayered and very long, displaying noteworthy clarity and limy cut on the saline finish. Wine lovers everywhere know just how great Frédéric Emile Rieslings can be, but this looks to be a real knockout in the making; I absolutely love this wine’s mineral drive and precision. It pulls off the neat trick of being both very ageworthy and also lovely to drink right now. I was happy to know that my palate was still working after an extremely long day of tasting when I told Pierre that in this vintage of Frédéric Emile I found more of the Geisberg than the Osterberg (in most vintages, the wine is a blend of 60/40 Osterberg-Geisberg, at times even 70/30, but this year it’s more like 55/45). |
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Alsace | 9 | 98 (JS) | HK$3,630.00 | |||||
James Suckling (98)A super-elegant dry riesling for the hot and dry 2018 vintage! Brimming with kafir-lime, mirabelle-plum and dried-mint aromas. Great underplayed power on the medium- to full-bodied palate. The concentration seems to build with the chalky minerality at the overwhelming finish! From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 1 | - | HK$1,270.00 | |||||
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Alsace | 9 | 97 (JS) | HK$2,300.00 | |||||
James Suckling (97)Breathtaking nose of tropical flowers and foliage after rain, with a whiff of smoke in the air. This has spectacular elegance and minerality for a wine of this stature (14.5% alcohol). I love the fresh-ginger note that already suggests the kind of dishes that would pair beautifully with this masterpiece of restrained extravagance. Only a hint of sweetness at the ravishing finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. |
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Alsace | 2 | - | HK$4,330.00 | |||||
