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. Drink now, but best enjoyed from 2025 onward." (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
A clear, bright yellow color
Nose
Opens with mineral notes and fresh herbs
Palate
Salty and robust, yet remarkably refined, with a dense and complex structure
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2031+
Food and wine pairings
Beyond its natural pairing with Alsatian cuisine, it gracefully enhances the briny flavors of seafood and pairs beautifully with salty dishes: shellfish, saltwater and freshwater fish, sushi, sashimi, as well as white meats served with cream and mushrooms, goat or sheep cheese, soft-ripened cheese (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. Their biodynamic wines shine with their light, refined, fresh, and crisp profiles. The estate’s two flagship grands crus are the Hengst and the Brand, where the Riesling truly shines. Pinot Gris is part of a long tradition of dry wine, which is, unfortunately, not so 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, refined bitterness that adds depth and liveliness.
Vinous
Rated: Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (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 willing to wait. 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 02/09/2024
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Review by Ms. RATTANA D. Posted on September 23, 2023
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