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Jean-Baptiste Adam

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Jean-Baptiste Adam
Domaine Jean-Baptiste Adam, a family of Alsace winegrowers handed down from father to son since 1614, is now in its 14th generation and is a benchmark in Ammerschwihr. Steeped in this genuine heritage and know-how, the new generation continues to work with respect for the traditions of the Alsace appellation, while keeping up with modern times and today's challenges. So, in 2003, a new impetus was given to the estate with the switch to biodynamic vineyard management and modernization of the cellars and winery. 

The pride of Maison Jean-Baptiste Adam lies in the little-known Kaefferkopf d'Ammerschwihr, which has been renowned since the Middle Ages, and which in 2007 was recognized as a Grand Cru d'Alsace. This 71-hectare, sun-drenched terroir to the south of Ammerschwihr is made up of several sub-Tuscan hills at an altitude of 240 to 320 meters. The wines produced here are both racy and refined. 
This terroir, so dear to Domaine Jean-Baptiste Adam and the family, is available in 3 cuvées: Riesling Grand Cru Kaefferkopf, Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kaefferkopf, Kaefferkopf "Cuvée Traditionnelle".

Two other terroirs are also highlighted by Domaine J.B Adam: the Grand Cru Wineck Schlossberg and the Letzenberg terroir. Most of the production is made up of white wines from traditional Alsatian grape varieties: sylvaner, pinot blanc, riesling, muscat, pinot gris, gewurztraminer and the famous pinot noir for red wine.

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Jean-Baptiste Adam - Alsace Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Kaefferkopf 2019 (demi-sec)

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gewurztraminer
rich
exotic fruits

"A very well-balanced Gewurzt!

"This gewurz manages to marry spicy, exotic floral complexity with bright pineapple and lychee, drawing you into its lush yet refreshing embrace. The finish is long and creamy, with plenty of character and wet stone." (James Suckling 2022)

Jean-Baptiste Adam - Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Wineck-Schlossberg 2019

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3/5 (2 reviews)

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92/100 Decanter

riesling
refined
precise

"Lots of substance, beautiful bitters and superb salinity!"

"Here's a wonderfully fragrant, lemony, spicy dry Riesling that's both charming and racy. The long, filigree finish has excellent energy and precision." (James Suckling 2022)

Jean-Baptiste Adam - Riesling Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru Kaefferkopf 2019

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3/5 (1 review)

94/100 Yves Beck

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riesling
complex
old vines

"The estate's flagship vintage, meticulously crafted".

"This Riesling comes from two parcels of 70-year-old vines on the granitic part of the Kaefferkopf. It is the estate's flagship Cuvée. The bouquet displays minerality, complemented by hints of sage and lime. The wine is full-bodied and refreshingly acidic. A Kaefferkopf that is beginning to reveal its terroir, but clearly needs time. A convincing wine in terms of both complexity and persistence". (Yves Beck 2023)

Jean-Baptiste Adam - Crémant d'Alsace Les Natures

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3/5 (3 reviews)

Cité Hachette

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smooth
fine bubbles
ripe fruit

"Pale yellow in color, with fine, insistent bubbles. A precise nose of ripe fruit is matched by a round, unctuous palate with apricot aromas and a hint of bitterness on the finish." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019). A great success!

Jean-Baptiste Adam - Riesling Les Natures 2020

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3/5 (1 review)

89/100 Wine Enthusiast

(2019 vintage notes)
riesling
vivid
mineral
citrus
fish

"A beautiful dry Riesling

Slightly mineral on the nose, the Riesling Les Natures 2020 continues on fresh citrus notes on the palate, with a lovely liveliness. Enjoy it with your finest traditional sauerkraut. This is a white wine that will delight lovers of dry Riesling.

Jean-Baptiste Adam - Pinot Noir Les Natures 2020

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3.2/5 (5 reviews)

88/100 Wine Enthusiast

(Notes vintage 2017)
pinot noir
gourmet
accessible
end

This Pinot Noir lives up to its promise: juicy, aromatic and supple, it's a fine representation of Alsace reds. The delicate palate with silky tannins finishes in harmony. A delicacy with finesse!

Jean-Baptiste Adam - Pinot Gris Letzenberg 2016 (demi-sec)

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4.1/5 (9 reviews)

2*Coup de Coeur Hachette

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93/100 Wine Enthusiast

"From a steep hillside with clay-limestone soils, a cuvée of moelleux often noticed. Straw-yellow with golden highlights, the 2016 delighted the jurors with its powerful, sunny nose of yellow flowers and mango. Candied citrus fruit completes this aromatic palette in a palate of rare elegance: the attack, with its assertive roundness, is balanced by a frank acidity that underlines the long finish marked by a hint of salinity". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2019)

Jean-Baptiste Adam - Alsace Grand Cru Kaefferkopf Le Grand K 2017

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4/5 (7 reviews)

3*Étoile Hachette

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16/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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92/100 Robert Parker

(2015 vintage notes)

On the Grand Cru Kaefferkopf, blending is permitted. 70% Gewurztraminer and 30% Riesling are harvested on the same day from the oldest plots, aged between 60 and 70 years. Grand K has a golden straw yellow color and offers a blend of yellow fruit, white flower and candied lemon aromas. A perfect alchemy on the palate, where the fruit and spice of Gewurztraminer blend harmoniously with the minerality and elegance of Riesling. A Great Kaefferkopf with a Great K!

Jean-Baptiste Adam - Riesling Letzenberg 2014

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3/5 (3 reviews)

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95/100 Decanter

"Superb aromas of citrus, peach and pear. Vibrant and long on the palate with floral and mineral notes and an extra layer of smokiness." (Decanter World Wine Awards 2017)

Jean-Baptiste Adam - Pinot Gris Les Natures 2015

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3.5/5 (4 reviews)

90/100 Wine Enthusiast

"Generous and appetizing, juicy pear dominates the nose and palate. Fragrances of ripe yellow pear dance with freshness, freely and in full expression. The palate is compact, dry and juicy. The totally seductive pear notes last and linger." (Wine Enthusiast 2017)