Jean-Baptiste Adam - Riesling Letzenberg 2014
Alsace
White
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Drink or Keep
14,5/20
RVF
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91/100
Robert Parker
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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)
Features
Estate
Jean-Baptiste Adam
Cuvée
Riesling Letzenberg
Vintage
2014
Designation
Alsace
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Riesling
Terroirs
marl-clay-limestone soils, rich in trace elements
Viticulture
certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
pneumatic pressing. Static settling. Temperature-controlled lightning fermentation.
Alcohol content
12.9%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
bright yellow colour
Nose
lemony aromas enhanced by a light minerality
Mouth
Clean, rich, structured attack. Lively acidity, with hints of Menton lemon and a saline finish. Straightforward
Serve
at 8-10°C
Drink from
2018
Drink before
2024
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with seafood and shellfish, goat's cheese...
Jean-Baptiste Adam
Alsace
Expert opinion
Decanter
Rated wine (2017 guide) 95/100
Area rated Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2019) Awarded wines (Wines from this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Located in Ammerschwihr, an important wine-growing village northwest of Colmar, this house celebrated its four hundredth anniversary in 2014. Its 17th-century cellars house old oak tuns still in use today. It combines a trading structure with a biodynamic estate.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2017 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated (2018 guide) 14.5/20 (Good wine)
Wine Enthusiast
Domaine noté (guide 2020) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Graded areas (2019 guide) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3/5
out of 3 reviews
Note and review by M. REMI B. Published on 28/03/2020
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Note and review by M. EMMANUEL P. Published on 28/08/2018
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Note and review by M. FERRAN A. Published on 11/05/2018
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