White

Jean-Baptiste Adam Kaefferkopf Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Riesling (Alsace)

Jean-Baptiste Adam

Alsace · France

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Riesling
Country
France
Region
Alsace
Appellation
Kaefferkopf Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes
Body
medium
Acidity
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

frutos do mar · peixe grelhado · saladas · queijo de cabra · sushi

Rated vintages

  • 201595 pts

    Tender notes of orange peel and pear skin reach the nose. The palate shows a vivid note of orange peel, with an herbal hint of mint and a wonderfully light, fluid touch. There is concentration but also poise, absolute dryness and wonderful length. There is an elegant touch that…

  • 201492 pts

    A subtle note of caramel adds richness to the baked apple aromas on the nose. On the palate, hints of chamomile tisane add to the baked apple flavors. The body is taut and linear. Rounded hints of baked apple persist even on the dry, clean and fresh finish.

  • 201392 pts

    Notes of tart apple, fresh orange and yellow mirabelle plum announce pure-fruited joy. These flavors pervade nose and palate and are even more highlighted by a zesty, bright, lemony freshness on the concentrated, almost lip-smacking palate. This is dry and refreshing, taut and c…

  • 201192 pts

    Old vines and a Grand Cru vineyard have produced an impressive wine. It is bone dry and very crisp, but also has swathes of dense fruit and texture. It's very mineral and steely in style with youthful acidity and pink grapefruit flavors, but this is a wine to age. Drink from 201…

  • 200785 pts

    Opens with a classic nose of cream, citrus and spice, giving way to cotton candy, cardamon and café latte in the mouth. The crisp, dry finish of roasted nuts is attractive but doesn't really linger.