Marc Kreydenweiss - Alsace Clos du Val d'Éléon 2018

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the wine:

This blend of Pinot Gris and Riesling is a great success. A chiseled, racy, floral wine with a sharp, tangerine-like mouthfeel.

About the domain :

Since 2007, Marc Kreydenweiss's son Antoine has been at the helm of this estate in Andlau, one of the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in Alsace. The variety of the estate's terroirs and their subtle interpretation has always been a strong point here, reinforced by the changes implemented by Antoine (slower pressing and longer ageing on lees). The risks taken by vinifying a number of cuvées without sulfur (or with minimal levels) have paid off, and do not give rise to the slightest defect. A small range of organic grape purchases is launched under the name Lune à Boire. Pinot noir and maceration wines (not rated) are at the highest level. The standards have been raised to the highest level, with wines of rare vitality, and continue to deepen, with ambitious four-year maturation of the 2017 Riesling Grand Cru. These exciting wines, with their rare vitality, have earned the domaine its third star this year.

Wine Enthusiast

About the wine:

First a smoky, earthy nose, then the fruit, which becomes apparent in the taut, fresh and concentrated palate. Notes of overripe pear and lemon with a punchy freshness, but also a note of bitter citrus that gives it texture. This wine is intense and still a little young. Drink between 2023 and 2030.

James Suckling

About the wine:

Seductive aromas of fresh apple and flowers, with a core of melon and pear. Fresh and juicy on the palate, with dry notes of sour apple and toasted nuts on the finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now.