About this wine
Part of the Terroir range, this old-vine Sylvaner offers more concentration and texture than a typical everyday Sylvaner, while retaining the variety's light, crisp, thirst-quenching character.
Light, easy-drinking, and refreshingly simple — Alsace's answer to a summer white.
Sommelier's Note
"Old vines give this humble grape real depth — a great value pick most drinkers overlook."
Food Pairings
A classic pairing with tarte flambée (flammekueche), fresh goat cheese, and shellfish; also refreshing alongside sashimi or salted edamame.
When to drink it
Summer aperitif, tarte flambée, casual lunch
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sylvaner
- Style
- White
- Alcohol
- 12%
- Price Range
- $14-17
Terroir & Winemaking
Fruit from old, low-yielding Sylvaner vines on limestone soils; whole-cluster pressing, cool stainless-steel fermentation, bottled young to preserve freshness.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does Vieilles Vignes mean here?
- It indicates the wine is made from older, lower-yielding Sylvaner vines, which typically produce more concentrated, textured fruit than young vines.
- Is Sylvaner similar to Riesling?
- They share the region's mineral freshness, but Sylvaner is generally lighter-bodied, simpler, and more neutral in aroma than Riesling.
- What's the best food pairing?
- Tarte flambée, fresh goat cheese, and shellfish are traditional Alsace pairings; it also works well with sashimi.
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