Domaine Ostertag Riesling Les Jardins 2023
Domaine Ostertag
André Ostertag's entry-level Riesling punches far above its price. The biodynamic farming and meticulous vinification produce a wine that is simultaneously approachable and complex. Les Jardins is a masterclass in how great Alsatian Riesling communicates place through acidity and mineral tension.
Nose
White flowers and lime zest open immediately, followed by green apple, wet stone, and a hint of fresh herbs. A subtle honeyed quality emerges with air.
Palate
Taut and precise with citrus and Granny Smith apple flavors, lifted by a firm mineral spine. The mid-palate reveals white peach and a saline quality that drives length and focus.
Finish
Clean and lingering with citrus pith, mineral salinity, and a refreshing acidity that calls you back for another sip.
- Varietal
- Riesling
- Blend
- 100% Riesling
- Vineyards
- Estate vineyards in Epfig, Alsace
- Alcohol
- 12.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's crisp acidity cuts through the richness of the cream and smoked pork, while its mineral backbone echoes the simple, earthy character of the Alsatian flatbread.
André Ostertag has farmed biodynamically in Epfig since the 1990s, treating his Alsatian vineyards as a single organism and producing wines that bridge the taut minerality of northern Alsace with the riper fruit of the south.
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