Cave de Turckheim Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Brand 2022 vs Granbazán Etiqueta Ambar Albariño, DO Rías Baixas 2024
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £24.99 | £24.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Cave de Turckeim | Bodega Granbazán |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Riesling | Albariño |
| Region | Alsace | Rias Baixas |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Cave de Turckheim Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Brand 2022
An exemplary Alsace Riesling, combining elegance, intensity, and complexity. Cave de Turckheim Grand Cru Brand Riesling 2019 delivers finely tuned citrus, pear, and floral aromas, underpinned by a flinty minerality, and a beautifully balanced palate with richness, smoky nuances, and lively acidity. Meet the producer Widely regarded as one of the best co-operatives in the world, Cave de Turckheim sits at the mouth of the Munster Valley, dedicated to crafting wines of precision, balance, and regional expression. Production Grapes are sourced from the Grand Cru Brand vineyard, planted on dry granite soils with a southerly aspect providing high levels of sunshine. Only Riesling, Muscat d’Alsace, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer are permitted in these exceptional plots. Winemaker Jean Michel Lihrmann employs traditional methods: pneumatic pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation, minimal filtration, and no finings, preserving the wine’s fruit, aromatic complexity, and vibrant acidity. Tasting notes Fine and dry on the nose with elegant pear, citrus, and floral aromas supported by subtle toast and wet-gravel minerality. The palate is broader and textured, balancing richness with a smoky undertone and crisp, persistent acidity. Food match Perfect with seafood, or the classic Alsace pairings of rich pork and cheese dishes such as Choucroute or Tarte Flambée (Flammküche). Grape Riesling 100%
Granbazán Etiqueta Ambar Albariño, DO Rías Baixas 2024
Granbazán Etiqueta Ambar Albariño is a top-quality, single-estate wine from DO Rías Baixas, showing fantastic energy, freshness and precision. Crafted from 100% estate-grown Albariño sourced from the warmest plots of Finca Tremoedo vineyard in Vilanova de Arousa, just one kilometre from the Atlantic, this benchmark white is regarded as one of the finest examples of the style. Why You'll Love It This is Rías Baixas Albariño at its finest—energetic, fresh, and beautifully precise. Founded in 1981, Bodegas Granbazán is one of the pioneering estates of the Val do Salnés subregion in Rías Baixas. With a focus on terroir-driven winemaking, Granbazán has built an international reputation for producing Albariño wines of remarkable finesse, purity and ageing potential. The result is a single-estate wine that showcases the exceptional quality of coastal Albariño with outstanding complexity and character. Vineyard & Production Grapes come from 35-year-old pergola-trained vines rooted in sandy granite soils at Finca Tremoedo vineyard in Vilanova de Arousa, just one kilometre from the Atlantic. Harvested by hand into 17kg crates, the fruit is pressed for free-run juice and undergoes 12 hours of skin contact before fermentation in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts. The wine is then aged for 8 months on fine lees, giving texture and complexity while preserving vibrant acidity and minerality. Tasting Notes This elegant Albariño opens with fresh, almost tropical aromas, followed by layers of stone fruit and citrus. The palate is creamy yet mineral, with vibrant acidity and a classic saline edge. Ripe, complex and beautifully balanced, it shows the hallmark freshness of coastal Albariño. According to winemaker Diego Ríos, the 2023 and 2024 vintages are among the best in recent memory. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for grilled fish, shellfish and seafood dishes, this Albariño is a near-perfect match for coastal cuisine. Also excellent with oysters, scallops, or fresh salads.
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