Cave de Turckheim Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris 2017 vs Domaine Amelie et Charles Sparr, Sentiment Riesling 2018
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Domaine Amelie et Charles Sparr, Sentiment Riesling 2018 currently starts £0.09 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £22.99 | £22.90 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Cave de Turckeim | Domaine Amelie et Charles Sparr |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Pinot Gris | Riesling |
| Region | Alsace | — |
| Country | France | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Cave de Turckheim Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris 2017
Cave de Turckheim Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris is a rich and ripe yet elegant wine offering remarkable versatility across a wide range of dishes. Sourced from the dry granite soils of the Grand Cru Brand vineyard, which benefit from exceptional sun exposure and naturally low yields, this wine combines opulent ripeness with refined structure. A benchmark example of Alsace Grand Cru Pinot Gris at its finest. Why You'll Love It This is Grand Cru Alsace Pinot Gris from one of the world's best co-operatives. The Brand vineyard, whose name comes from the German word for 'fire', enjoys a southerly aspect ensuring exceptional ripeness and richness. Cave de Turckheim maintains low cropping levels well below the appellation's maximum, creating wines of remarkable concentration. With hand-harvesting, un-fined and lightly filtered production, this wine offers authentic Grand Cru quality at outstanding value. Meet the Producer Widely regarded as one of the best co-operatives in the world, Cave de Turckheim lies at the mouth of the Munster Valley, producing wines that showcase the elegance and typicity of Alsace's Grand Cru terroirs with exceptional quality and consistency. Production The Brand vineyard enjoys a southerly aspect that ensures high levels of sunshine, ripeness, and richness in the grapes. Cave de Turckheim maintains low cropping levels well below the appellation's maximum. The grapes are hand-harvested, pressed using pneumatic presses, and fermented under controlled temperatures. The wine is un-fined and lightly filtered to retain its naturally aromatic character. Tasting Notes Aromas of buttery honey and a dusting of exotic spice lead to a palate of butterscotch, warm spice, and freshly baked glazed apricot tart. The mid-palate is nicely weighted, balanced by a lift of silky lime acidity, producing an elegant and harmonious finish. Perfect Pairings Foie gras, lightly spiced Indian, Chinese, or Thai dishes, smoked mackerel or full-flavoured trout, salmon, or sea bass
Domaine Amelie et Charles Sparr, Sentiment Riesling 2018
Husband and wife team, both raised in classic wine families, are now crafting wines that carry the deep traditions of Alsace whilst remaining exciting and forward-looking. The vineyards are a combination of both leased and owned however all are run with biodynamic practices and hold ‘eco-cert’ certification. Thanks to generational experience and support, Charles and Amelie carefully manage their vineyards to ensure each varietal and terroir are maximise their potential. "A rich, honeyed tropical melon, papaya nose, dusted with cinnamon, but some smoky, flinty notes and ripe spiced yellow plum compote. A rich, oily attack that swiftly lifts on the mid palate with plenty of candied lime, brisk tingly acidity and a lively, struck match and salty sherbet finish, which positively effervesces. I love the surprising shape of this Riesling as the nose and first impact past the lips is a wine of density and power but then it takes off like a whippet, showing length, leanness and pent up energy. This Riesling is hand-harvested and fermented with natural yeasts. Temperatures are monitored and kept very low to preserve the fruity aromas. This is a well-rounded Riesling, high in honeyed notes and balanced with clean minerality." Tom Harrow, Wine Guru Enjoy with Warm poached salmon, pickled cucumbers and dill sauce – lots and lots of lovely lemon squeezed on top!
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