Domaine Ostertag - Riesling Les Jardins 2018 (sec)
16/20
RVF
15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
This Riesling is a beautiful expression of the blend of the various vineyard plots from which it is made. A quintessentially fruity wine, this cuvée offers delicate aromas of white flowers and vine blossoms. The rich, savory palate lingers into a long, lovely finish with a hint of saltiness.
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Nose
Delicate aromas of white flowers, white peach, and blooming grapevines
Palate
Rich, tangy, and delicate, with a hint of saltiness on the finish
Serve
At 10°C
Drink before
2028
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with cream-based poultry dishes, a seafood platter, a lemon tart...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15.5/20 (2017 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
André Ostertag is one of the region’s most endearing winemakers. A staunch advocate of biodynamics who is constantly reevaluating his winemaking practices, he cultivates his beautiful vineyards on Fronholz and the Muenchberg Grand Cru with the utmost care. The wine lineup delights from start to finish, as the estate is one of the very best specialists in Pinot Gris, which it produces with a skill rivaled by few in Alsace—notably the splendid Muenchberg A360P cuvée, whose curious name comes from the parcel’s cadastral designation… Arthur, André’s son, returned to the estate in 2016 and helped his father vinify the 2017 vintage before taking the reins alone in 2018, as André needed to step back a bit. The new “Les Jardins” line now replaces the previous “Barriques” and “Cuvée d’Epfig” lines and encompasses all grape varieties.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated 16/20 (2017 vintage) (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
2018 marked a turning point for the estate with Arthur, André Ostertag’s son, taking the reins. With a sensibility for white wines as keen as his father’s, he began making his mark as early as 2016 and is injecting new energy into the estate, with a revamped team that will gradually take shape. The family cultivates beautiful plots in the Zellberg and Fronholz terroirs, on the Muenchberg Grand Cru, and, of course, at Clos Mathis on the Hagel in Ribeauvillé. Any Alsace wine lover should be familiar with this estate, whose wines are a true delight. The aging potential of all the vintages is undeniable, yet the fruit remains immediately accessible in the Jardins range, for example. This is the result of twenty years of biodynamic vineyard management, complemented by consistently precise and pure winemaking.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated winery (2019 guide) Recommended
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review and rating by Mr. OLIVIER F. Posted on March 29, 2022
Intense aromas of quince, elderberry, lime, and a hint of mint. Full-bodied on the palate, lingering, very good!
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Review by Mr. JACQUES G. Published on 10/30/2025
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Review by Mr. FRANCESCO B. Published on April 15, 2025
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Review by Mr. JEAN P. Posted on July 19, 2021
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Review by Mr. JEAN PAUL M. Published on November 3, 2020
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