Josmeyer - Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Hengst 2018
94/100
RVF
93/100
James Suckling
“[...] Remarkable freshness for an exceptionally hot vintage. Plenty of Amalfi lemon fruit and a slightly salty, mineral freshness for those with patience. A long, earthy, and herbaceous finish. Ready to drink now, but best enjoyed starting in 2025.” (James Suckling). This Grand Cru Riesling surprises, excites, and delights the senses with its mineral structure and delicate notes of yellow fruit.
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Eye
Yellow in color, clear and bright
Nose
Opens with mineral notes and fresh herbs
Palate
Salty and powerful, with great finesse, a dense and complex structure
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2031+
Food and Wine Pairings
Beyond its natural pairing with Alsatian cuisine, it gracefully brings out the briny flavors of seafood and complements the taste of salt: shellfish, saltwater and freshwater fish, sushi, sashimi, as well as white meats prepared with cream and mushrooms, goat or sheep cheeses, and soft cheeses (Comté, aged Gouda, Parmesan)...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2022 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Céline and Isabelle Meyer manage the estate—long led by their father Jean—with courage and discipline. The biodynamic approach shines through in their wines, which are light and refined on the palate, fresh and well-defined. The estate’s two flagship grands crus are the Hengst and the Brand, where the Riesling truly shines. The Pinot Gris is part of a long tradition of dry wines—a style that, unfortunately, is not all that common in Alsace.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
Spicy aromas and flavors, more restrained, with a subtle, noble bitterness that adds depth and liveliness.
Vinous
Rated "Recommended"
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
Rated winery (2019 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
[...] Remarkable freshness for an exceptionally hot vintage. Plenty of Amalfi lemon fruit and a slightly salty, mineral freshness for those who are patient. A long, earthy, and herbaceous finish. Ready to drink now, but best enjoyed starting in 2025.
About the estate:
Customer Rating
4.3/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. BERNARD L. Published on August 23, 2024
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Review by Mr. ALAIN V. Published on February 9, 2024
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Review by Ms. RATTANA D. Published on September 23, 2023
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