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93 Points - jamessuckling.com, October, 2015
I like the phenolic character to this wine. It’s like tasting great riesling from Alsace 30 years ago. Full-bodied, dry, and very fruity. Lots of dried fruit and mineral character. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold. A wine for aging.
92 Points - Vinous, February, 2016
Gold-tinged straw. Honey, mineral and almond paste nuances complicate ripe citrus fruit aromas on the bright nose. Fresh and vibrant on the palate, showing expansive flavors similar to the aromas. Chamomile and balsamic nuances linger on the juicy, long back end. This very forward Riesling is drinking beautifully but will easily last another ten years in a good cellar. -Ian D’Agata
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast, April, 2016
Notes of tart apple, fresh orange and yellow mirabelle plum announce pure-fruited
joy. These flavors pervade nose and palate and are even more highlighted by a zesty, bright, lemony freshness on the concentrated, almost lip-smacking palate. This is dry and refreshing, taut and concentrated with a lasting, lemony finish.
Wine Description
The Story
In May 2014, Jean-Baptiste Adam and his family celebrated the 400th anniversary of their family being grape growers and winemakers in Ammerschwihr, Alsace, France. Jean-Baptiste’s daughter, Laure, is the 15th generation to participate in the family wine business. Through the centuries family members have been leaders in their community. Now, Jean- Baptiste can count himself among the leaders of biodynamic farming in Alsace. Jean-Baptiste Adam produces wines of elegance, balance, minerality and longevity.
Vineyard Profile
Size of vineyard: 137 acres
Soil composition: granite + limestone Training Method: double Guyot Elevation: 990 feet
Vines/acre: 2850
Yield/Acres: 17.27
Exposure: Southeast
Year Vineyard Planted: 1955-1966
Harvest Notes
Harvest Time: end of September
Number of bottles produced: about 4,000
Fermentation container: century wooden cask
Length of alcoholic fermentation: between 4-8 months Fermentation temperature: controlled from 68° to 76°F Aging container: century wooden cask
Size of aging containers: from 12 hl to 78 hl
Cooperage: French
Length of aging before bottling: between 8 and 12 months Length of bottle aging: minimum 18 months
Wine Information
This wine has a nose of candied yellow fruit (peach, mango) but also with subtle notes of acacia flowers, enhanced through the subtle mineral notes. On the palate, this wine is structured with a lot of depth, notes of white peaches, and highlighted by the soft minerality brought by it’s origin: The Grand Cru Kaefferkopf. To appreciate now for its vivacity, or keep 8 – 10 years giving more complex favors (more minerality).
