About this wine
The flagship wine of Cave de Hunawihr, from dolomitic limestone soils in the Rosacker Grand Cru — of which the cooperative's members hold roughly 11 of the 26 hectares, making it the vineyard's largest stakeholder. Intense minerality, vibrant acidity, and firm citrus fruit define a wine praised by critics including Decanter and Jancis Robinson for its precision and aging potential.
A serious, age-worthy Riesling — best appreciated by those already familiar with the grape.
Sommelier's Note
"This is the wine that proves Cave de Hunawihr belongs among Alsace's serious Grand Cru producers — precise, mineral, and built to age for a decade or more."
Food Pairings
A superb match for grilled langoustine, sole meunière, and mature Comté cheese; its structure and minerality also elevate delicate raw seafood like sashimi and oysters.
When to drink it
Fine dining, celebratory dinner, cellar-worthy purchase
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Riesling
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Price Range
- $24-32
Terroir & Winemaking
Fruit from Rosacker's dolomitic limestone at 260-330m altitude, largely hand-harvested; whole-cluster pressing, cool fermentation in stainless steel, extended lees contact, unoaked, dry style built for aging.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Rosacker special among Alsace Grand Crus?
- Rosacker sits on rare dolomitic limestone, giving its Rieslings exceptional minerality, high acidity, and strong aging potential; Cave de Hunawihr's members hold the largest share of the vineyard.
- How long can this wine age?
- Well-made Rosacker Riesling can develop beautifully for 10-15+ years, gaining honeyed, petrol-like complexity while retaining its structure.
- Is it dry?
- Yes, it is vinified in a fully dry style, letting the site's minerality and acidity take center stage.
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