The Alsatian vineyards form a 1 to 2 mile wide and 68 mile long strip north to south between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine. Alsace is one of France’s most stunning wine regions, with spectacular scenery and beautiful medieval architecture. It is equally famed for its wonderful gastronomy. Home to unique styles of wine made largely from single varietals, terroir is of great importance with the best sites recognised by the Grand Cru system. A small number of celebrated producers, most famously Trimbach, eschew the use of Grand Cru, preferring to label their wines according to their own traditions. Confusing? Perhaps, but discovering the intricacies of Alsace wine is a truly rewarding experience.
Tasting notes: The Grand Cru Saering faces South East to East, and has a soil character that is ideal for Riesling. Yields of just 30hl/ha produce wines that are intensely concentrated, carry pronounced limey fruit flavours on the palate, and are the driest of Schlumberger's Grand Crus.
