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Veilles Vignes

2012 Alsace Riesling

Ehrhart Veilles Vignes 2012 is a charming white wine from the renowned Alsace region, celebrated for its exceptional Riesling varietals. This particular vintage showcases a medium body complemented by bright acidity, which is both refreshing and invigorating. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing delightful notes of ripe stone fruit and citrus, tantalizing the palate with each sip. While the wine remains dry, it carries an enticing minerality that enhances its complexity. With its well-balanced structure and engaging flavor profile, this Riesling is a fantastic reflection of the region's unique terroir and winemaking heritage.

Tasting notes:

Peach, Apricot, Honey

Peach

Apricot

Honey

Flavor profile:

Color Intensity Color Intensity 1

Low High

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Body Light

Very Light Full

Pairs well with:

Crab Cakes, Grilled Shrimp with Garlic Butter, Crab Croquettes

Region:

Alsace

Lying on the border of France and Germany between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, Alsace is unique among French wine regions. Ninety percent of all its wines are white, and they are labeled by variety rather than appellation. The region's production is evenly split between aromatic dry Riesling full of citrus and peach notes, spicy Gewürztraminer with characteristic rose and lychee flavors, full-bodied Pinot Gris with a hint of honey and intense Muscat that tastes of orange blossom. Most of these are labeled AOC Alsace, but there is also a small amount of Grand Cru wine from 51 specially designated vineyards. In this region, you will also find Crémant de Alsace, a wallet-friendly sparkling wine usually made from Pinot Blanc. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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