Marc Kreydenweiss - Alsace Clos du Val d'Éléon 2018

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About wine:

This blend of Pinot Gris and Riesling is a great success. A refined, elegant, and floral wine with a sharp palate and mandarin flavors.

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.

Wine Enthusiast

About wine:

A smoky, earthy nose at first, followed by fruit, which becomes apparent on the taut, fresh, and concentrated palate. It offers notes of pears and overripe lemons with striking freshness, but also a hint of bitter citrus that gives it texture. This wine is intense and still a little young. Drink between 2023 and 2030.

James Suckling

About wine:

Seductive aromas of fresh apple and flowers, with a core of melon and pear. The palate is fresh and juicy, with dry notes of tart apple and toasted nuts on the finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Ready to drink now.