Cave de Turckheim Riesling Alsace Grand Cru Brand 2022 vs Vergelegen Estate White 2023
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £24.99 | £24.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 2 merchants |
| Producer | Cave de Turckeim | Vergelegen |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Riesling | Sauvignon Blanc Semillon |
| Region | Alsace | Stellenbosch |
| Country | — | South Africa |
| ABV | — | 13.5% |
| Sweetness | — | Dry |
| 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%
Vergelegen Estate White 2023
The flagship white of Vergelegen, this blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon reflects the estate’s most prized vineyard sites. The Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the windswept slopes of the Schaapenberg, while the Semillon comes from the farm’s oldest vineyard blocks, rooted in shale and alluvial soils. Winemaking Hand-picked and carefully sorted, the grapes were whole-bunch pressed and fermented in a mix of barrels and foudres. The Sauvignon Blanc component received skin contact prior to pressing, while both varieties underwent partial malolactic fermentation. After 10 months in oak of varying ages, the final blend was assembled to create a wine of depth, elegance and precision. Tasting Notes Elegant and refined with mineral overtones and a flinty core, lifted by bright lemon, crushed rosemary and crisp apple. Complex and structured, with a long, polished finish. Blend 56% Sauvignon Blanc, 44% Semillon Food Pairing Excellent with grilled seafood, herb-crusted chicken or creamy risotto. Awards International Wine Challenge: Gold, 96 pts IWC: South African White Trophy IWC: Stellenbosch Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc Trophy Platter’s: 93 pts Decanter: 95 pts DWWA: Silver, 91 pts
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