About this wine
A premium selection cuvée outside the Grand Cru range, made from a careful selection of the cooperative's oldest Riesling parcels in the Kientzheim-Kaysersberg valley, on gravel and alluvial terroir at the foot of the Vosges foothills. Part of the 'Exception' range, built on stricter grape selection and distinctive winemaking and aging techniques.
A rounder, barrel-textured Riesling for those who find steel-aged versions too austere.
Sommelier's Note
"Twelve months in Burgundy oak turns old-vine Riesling from this valley into something rounder and more textural than the co-op's steel-aged bottlings — worth seeking out for that reason alone."
Food Pairings
Pairs well with richer fish preparations, white meat in cream sauce, and semi-hard cheeses; its barrel-aged texture also suits roasted vegetables and mushroom dishes.
When to drink it
Dinner parties, richer fish dishes, gifting
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Riesling
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- $25-40
Terroir & Winemaking
Made from a selection of old Riesling vines on gravel and alluvial soils; aged for around 12 months in Burgundy-style oak barrels (pièces bourguignonnes), giving the wine more texture and roundness than the cooperative's stainless-steel Grand Cru bottlings.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Riesling Exception different from the Grand Cru bottlings?
- It comes from a selection of old Riesling vines on gravel and alluvial soils outside the Grand Cru sites, and is aged around 12 months in Burgundy-style oak barrels rather than stainless steel, giving it a rounder texture.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Richer fish preparations, white meat in cream sauce, semi-hard cheeses, and roasted vegetable or mushroom dishes all pair well thanks to its barrel-aged texture.
- Is this wine oaked?
- Yes — it is aged for about 12 months in Burgundy oak barrels (pièces bourguignonnes), which is distinctive for a Riesling from this cooperative.
- Where do the grapes come from?
- From a selection of the cooperative's oldest Riesling parcels on gravel and alluvial terroir at the foot of the Vosges foothills in the Kientzheim-Kaysersberg valley.
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