Name: Emile Beyer - Riesling Grand Cru Eichberg
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Emile Beyer – Riesling Grand Cru Eichberg

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Alsace

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White

The Facts

Origins France > Alsace

Appellation Alsace

Varietal Riesling

Cepage 100% Riesling

Winemaking Once harvested, these wines go through a gentle and slow pressing, and a cool long fermentation takes place in tank. Aging is completed in a combination of used barrels and tank.

Markets California

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The Character

Overall Bright and exotic

Aromas Lemon zest, fresh pineapple, honeysuckle, and warm spices

Mouthfeel Racy and chiseled

Tasting Notes With a nose of citrus and a light nuance of lemon. The bouche has a lively attack, it is very full and fills the palate There is a massive, very direct acidity. It has a fine structure because of its acidity and sugar which will be absorbed.

Pairings Curried chicken, Halibut with mango chutney, Country pate

Awards 95pts Wine Enthusiast

The Story

The Grand Cru of Eichberg is southwest of the village of Eguisheim, and situated on two gentle slopes with southeast exposure. Totaling just under 58 ha, this is one of the warmer and drier Grand Cru sites in Alsace.

About Emile Beyer

Producer Story

The firm of Emile Beyer is under the guidance of Christian Beyer, who represents the 14th generation of the Beyer Family of wine growers in the charming village of Eguisheim, the birthplace and very heart of Alsace wine production. The region is a mosaic terroirs composed of chalky marl, sandstone and clay in varying proportions.

Producer Story

The firm of Emile Beyer is under the guidance of Christian Beyer, who represents the 14th generation of the Beyer Family of wine growers in the charming village of Eguisheim, the birthplace and very heart of Alsace wine production. The region is a mosaic terroirs composed of chalky marl, sandstone and clay in varying proportions.