About Riesling Grand Cru Brand
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Riesling
- Price Range
- $28-40
From the Grand Cru Brand vineyard — whose name derives from the German word for "fire" — a steep, south-facing granite slope above Turckheim that delivers exceptional sunshine and ripeness. A classic, dry Alsace Grand Cru Riesling: fine and elegant with pear, floral and citrus fruit on the nose, underpinned by toasty aromas and wet-gravel minerality, broadening on the palate with rich fruit and luscious, mature acidity.
Brand's granite soils and south-facing exposure give this Riesling a wet-stone minerality and richness that punches well above its cooperative-cellar price point.
New to wine?
A step up from entry-level Riesling for anyone curious what "Grand Cru" actually means in the glass — more concentration, more minerality, longer finish.
Food Pairings
Its concentration and minerality make it an excellent match for richer fish preparations, shellfish in cream sauce, and firm cheeses. It also has the structure to pair with roast pork or veal.
When to drink it
Special dinners, seafood tasting menus, cellar-worthy gifts
Terroir & Winemaking
Sourced from the Grand Cru Brand vineyard, a steep south-facing slope of dry granite soil above Turckheim. The granite imparts distinctive minerality and helps naturally limit yields, concentrating flavor. Legally restricted to Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer under Alsace Grand Cru rules.
About the producer
Cave de TurckheimOne of Alsace's most respected cooperatives since 1955Visit the producer page →More wines from Cave de Turckheim
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- Riesling TraditionWhite · Riesling
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Grand Cru Brand special?
- Brand is a steep, south-facing granite slope above Turckheim that gets exceptional sunshine, producing Riesling with high ripeness, minerality and concentration under Alsace's strict Grand Cru rules.
- Is this Riesling dry or sweet?
- It is a classic dry style Grand Cru Riesling, with rich fruit and mature acidity rather than residual sweetness.
- What food pairs well with it?
- Richer fish preparations, shellfish in cream sauce, firm cheeses, and dishes like roast pork or veal all suit its concentration and structure.
- What does "Grand Cru" mean for Alsace wine?
- It designates wine from one of Alsace's officially delimited top vineyard sites, legally restricted to Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer, with stricter yield limits than standard AOC Alsace.
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