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Jean Biecher Riesling

2022

A dry, and spicy style of Riesling.

Alsace Riesling tends to deviate from the lime zest, petrol and peach purity of its German counterparts. This example displays a complex profile of pear and grapefruit with musky spice and orange peel undertones.

Located in north-eastern France, Alsace is a hidden treasure nestled close to the German border and subsequently changed hands between France and Germany on several occasions throughout its history. White wine makes up 90% of production here and its known for its spicy and aromatic aromas. Key grape varieties include Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris and Sylvaner.

In the heart of Alsace lies the village of Saint-Hippolyte. It is here, in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains, beneath the spectacular Haut-Koenigsbourg castle, that Jean Biecher & Fils established their cellar in 1762. Today, Jean Biecher & Fils is the largest producer of organic wines in the region. They proudly convinced many of their farmers to convert their vineyards into organic principles.

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Wine Type	White wine
Closure	Screw Cap
Alc. Vol	12.5
Units	9.3
Region	Alsace
Country	France
Grape Varietal	Riesling

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Riesling

Riesling is an aromatic white grape variety that is grown across the world and the wines are produced in a variety of styles. With its naturally high acidity and susceptibility to botrytis/noble rot, wines range from bone-dry to incredibly sweet.

The fruit flavours in the wine vary according to the level of ripeness in the grapes at the time of harvest. Just-ripe grapes produce wines with green apples and citrus, then the riper you go, the more stone fruit and tropical flavours you get. Besides fruit, you’ll often smell things like honeycomb, jasmine, or lime peel, along with a striking aroma that smells similar to petrol.

Germany is the world’s most important producer of Riesling, with exceptional examples from the Mosel, Rheingau and Pfalz regions. Rieslings from Alsace (France) are typically dry with pronounced aroma and flavour intensity. South Australia’s Eden Valley and Clare Valley produce dry Rieslings with notes of lime and petrol.

Alsace

The region of Alsace can be found on the very eastern side of France in a valley along the Rhine River – a river that separates France and Germany. With its perilous location on the border, Alsace has been under a tug-of-war for centuries and is famed for making wines from Germanic grape varieties. It produces some of the most noted dry Rieslings in the world, as well as other aromatic single varietal wines such as Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer.

There are three major AOCs in Alsace:

Alsace AOC, which makes up around three quarters of the wine production and is nearly all white wine (rosé and red wines are made with Pinot Noir).
Crémant d’Alsace AOC – sparkling whites and rosés made in the same method as Champagne.
Alsace Grand Cru AOC, which makes up 4% of the total wine-growing region production. There are 51 classified Grand Cru plots and only four varietals typically allowed in the wines: Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer. These are nearly always single varietal wines, though there are a few exceptions.

France

France – the home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne – is arguably the world's most important wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced wine in greater quantity – and many would say quality – than any other nation, and its attraction is not just volume or prestige, but also the variety of styles available.

The diversity of French wine is due, in part, to the country's wide range of climates. Champagne, its most northerly region, has one of the coolest climates, whereas Bordeaux has a maritime climate, heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the various rivers that wind their way between vineyards. Both in stark contrast to the southern regions of Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon, which enjoy a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters.

Terroir is also key. From the granite hills of Beaujolais to the famous chalky slopes of Chablis and the gravels of the Médoc, the sites and soils on which France's vineyards have been developed are considered of vital importance and are at the heart of the concept of terroir.