Jean-Baptiste Adam - Riesling Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Kaefferkopf 2019
94/100
Yves Beck
17/20
Jancis Robinson
93/100
RVF
93/100
James Suckling
"The estate's flagship cuvée from a meticulously crafted vintage"
This Riesling comes from two plots of 70-year-old vines on the granite part of Kaefferkopf. It is the estate's flagship cuvée. The bouquet displays minerality complemented by hints of sage and lime. The wine has a certain fullness and refreshing acidity. A Kaefferkopf that is beginning to reveal its terroir, but clearly shows that it needs time. A wine that is convincing in both its complexity and its persistence." (Yves Beck 2023)
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Nose
Notes of candied lemon, vineyard peaches, bedrock (minerality), and a very subtle hint of anise.
Mouth
Beautiful concentration, ripe acidity, a very balanced wine that perfectly reflects the terroir of the Grand Cru "Kaefferkopf."
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
Outstanding with ceviche or fish tartare with lime, chicken with preserved lemon, fresh tagliatelle with a zucchini, citrus, and fresh herb sauce, goat cheeses...
Decanter
Rated domain Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2019 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Located in Ammerschwihr, an important wine-growing village northwest of Colmar, this estate celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2014. Its 17th-century cellars house old oak casks that are still in use today. It combines a wine merchant business with a biodynamically farmed estate.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Vigorous and mellow in the Kaefferkopf Riesling: an intense, dry, and lively wine that skillfully tames the sunny generosity of the vintage. Undoubtedly the most accomplished vintage we have tasted.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2023 guide) 17/20
About wine:
A savory aroma of spices and floury lees, slightly yeasty, with ripe, creamy pears. On the palate, it is generous with citrus and pears, counterbalanced by a deliciously lively citrus acidity, with a firm texture adding to the impressive persistence. The firm texture adds to the impressive persistence. The finish is almost chewy. A complete wine, but finely balanced and elegant in its power and breadth.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Very young and subtle, this impressive dry Riesling combines maturity, structure, and freshness with discreet power. A whole spectrum of citrus aromas, including some flowers, followed by a multitude of citrus zest and a delicate, chalky minerality on the finish complete a very satisfying whole.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94/100
About wine:
This Riesling comes from two plots of 70-year-old vines on the granite part of Kaefferkopf. It is the estate's flagship cuvée. The bouquet displays minerality complemented by hints of sage and lime. The wine has a certain fullness and refreshing acidity. A Kaefferkopf that is beginning to reveal its terroir, but clearly shows that it needs time. A wine that is convincing in both its complexity and persistence.
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on 07/22/2024
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