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Les Encuvés Blanc

Elzas, France
Auxerrois, Gewürztraminer, Riesling
Three generations coming together to craft a natural wine from three different grapes can only result in an exciting wine. Bursting with tropical fruit, spices, and floral notes, this wine embodies the best of Alsace.

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About the winemaker

"My grandfather Charles started the estate in 1958 when he and his brother each received 0.75 hectares of land from their father. Unlike his brother, my grandfather decided to take a chance and plant grapes on his portion. This came with its ups and downs, but step by step, he expanded the estate. When my father joined the company, they began experimenting with organic and biodynamic viticulture. Since my brother Thiébaud and I also joined the family business, we've been producing natural wines ourselves. With the approval of our grandfather, of course, who can't resist getting involved with the vineyards."

Julien frey

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9 De Grote Hamersma
Drie generaties. Drie druiven. En drie keer drie is negen. Mooie score voor een elzasblend met een natuurwijnduiding. Dat had opa Charles Frey niet kunnen bedenken toen hij in 1958 0,75 hectare grond kreeg van zijn vader. Hij besloot er maar eens druiven op te gaan aanplanten. Daarmee hadden boeren elders in de regio ook succes. Dat kwam ook bij hem: zij het met vallen en opstaan. Zoon pakte het wijnstokje over en legde de lat nog wat hoger: biodynamisch moest het worden. En zijn twee zonen, Thiébaud en Julien, gingen nog wat strenger in de leer. Natuurwijn gingen zij maken, met druiven van de stokken die opa Charles nog had aangeplant, inmiddels dus 60+ jaar oud. Dat pakte in 2022 geweldig uit. Met lychees, rozenbottel, peer in de pan, appel met marmelade, exotische kruiderij en - ondanks zijn charmante ongepoetsheid - toch ook van een geweldige frisheid. 
Product information
Winemaker Julien Frey
Wine estate Maison Charles Frey
Grape auxerrois, gewürztraminer, riesling
Year 2022
Origin Elzas, France
Harvest per hectare 60 hl/ha
Grapevines 30 years old
Soil granite, sandstone
Alcohol percentage 13%
Vine culture biodynamic
   
Tasting profile natural wines (raw), bubbly (bubbles)
Tastes like flowers, fresh herbs, mango, passion fruit
Pair with Asian cuisine, steamed sea bass
Elzas, France
Maison Charles Frey is located in the well-known wine village of Dambach-la-Ville, in the sub-region of Bas-Rhin. This part of Alsace lies along the Rhine River, adjacent to Germany. Roughly, it's the northern part of Alsace. The region is bordered to the north by the Palatinate Forest, to the east by Germany's Baden region, and to the south by another well-known Alsace sub-area, Haut-Rhin. Because the region is strongly influenced by German wine culture, many of the same grape varieties are cultivated here. Riesling is the most prominent grape variety in the region, but Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, and Auxerrois are also abundant. However, the style of the wines is different. Bas-Rhin wines tend to be more aromatic with floral and fruity notes, making them very suitable for food pairing.
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4.5 2
frederique
REVIEW | 25-10-2023

Timo
REVIEW | 18-08-2023

4.5/5 2 Reviews
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