Marc Kreydenweiss - Kritt Klevner 2015 (moelleux)
90/100
Robert Parker
Kritt Klevner 2015 is built on the strong maturity and partial over-ripeness of Pinot Auxerrois grapes, from old vines aged 50-60 years with a yield of 25 hectoliters per hectare. The wine opens with ripe, aromatic fruit and a delicate honey flavor, reflecting the Quartz Kritt terroir. Round to opulent, lush and elegant, with a fine tannic structure and ripe acidity, this is a sublime white wine, very sensual in a semi-dry/semi-sweet style. The finish is well-structured and slightly saline." (Wine Advocate - 2017)
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Nose
Open and explosive with aromas of candied fruit (overripe)
Mouth
Round, full-bodied and elegant, with aromas of candied fruit and honey, and a slight tannic sensation. A beautiful balance between sugar, ripe acidity and a structured finish, prolonged by a hint of saltiness.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2030
Production
1,500 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with fruit desserts, mirabelle plum tart, apple tart, etc.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2017 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
Kritt Klevner 2015 is built on the strong maturity and partial over-ripeness of Pinot Auxerrois grapes, from old vines aged 50-60 years with a yield of 25 hectoliters per hectare.The wine opens with ripe, aromatic fruit and a delicate honey flavor, reflecting the Quartz Kritt terroir. Round to opulent, lush and elegant, with a fine tannic structure and ripe acidity, this is a sublime white wine, very sensual in a semi-dry/semi-sweet style. The finish is well-structured and slightly saline.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 3 stars (These represent the excellence of French vineyards. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical moment.)
About the estate:
Antoine, Marc Kreydenweiss's son, has been at the helm of this estate in Andlau since 2007, one of the pioneers of biodynamics in Alsace. The variety of terroirs on the estate and their subtle interpretation has always been a strong point here, reinforced by the changes implemented by Antoine (slower pressing and prolonged aging on lees). The risks taken in vinifying a number of cuvées without sulfur (or with minimal levels) are paying off and do not result in the slightest defect. A small range of wines made from purchased organic grapes has been created under the name Lune à Boire. The Pinot Noir and macerated wines (not rated) are of the highest quality. Standards have returned to their highest level with wines of rare vitality, and continue to improve, with ambitious four-year aging for the 2017 Riesling grands crus. These exciting wines, with their rare vitality, have earned the estate its third star this year.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended