Domaine Mélanie Pfister - Riesling Grand Cru Engelberg 2024
94/100
RVF
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
Vinous
"The Mountain of Angels"
A terroir recognized since the 9th century, the Engelberg Grand Cru is planted on stony clay-limestone soil. This is reflected in the wine’s chalky, salty texture, which is full of minerality. A dense yet airy Riesling whose refined profile will continue to unfold for more than 20 years!
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Nose
Ripe, elegant, mineral, and fresh
Palate
Complex, dense, and light; chalky and salty texture
Serve
Between 10 et 12°C
Open
Decant 1 hour before serving when young
Drink before
2045+
Food and Wine Pairings
Perfect with trout with almonds, an endive salad with Roquefort, frog legs...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100 (2023 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
After an outstanding academic career (earning degrees in agricultural engineering and oenology in Bordeaux), Mélanie returned to the estate in 2008. Since then, she has continually pushed the boundaries of quality even further. Several wines have been added to the lineup, including highly successful macerated Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer wines since 2018. As a result of global warming, there are also excellent Pinot Noirs from Hüt and Rahn. Not to mention Crémants aged for extended periods on racks, an excellent Riesling from the Engelberg Grand Cru, and, since 2014, a model barrel-aged Pinot Gris from Silberberg. A consistent journey toward consistency and excellence that we are rewarding this year with an additional star.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100 (2023 vintage)
Rated estate (2026 guide): 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Mélanie, who took over the estate in 2008 after studying agricultural engineering and oenology, represents the eighth generation of the Pfister family. Located a few kilometers from Strasbourg, this estate offers a high-quality range of wines characterized by great purity, and provides an opportunity to discover the Engelberg, a grand cru whose name means “the hillside of the angels.” This dynamic young woman is also the founder of Les Divines d’Alsace, a regional association bringing together women in the wine industry. Certified organic in 2021, the estate continues to demonstrate consistency and a steady rise in the quality of its wines, and now practices biodynamic viticulture.
Vinous
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100 (2023 vintage)
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