Kuentz-Bas Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Pfersigberg 2022
Kuentz-Bas
Kuentz-Bas has quietly produced exceptional Alsatian wines since 1795, and this Grand Cru Riesling from the south-facing Pfersigberg vineyard is a compelling argument for the house's patience and precision. Dry, taut, and deeply mineral, it is Riesling that asks you to wait — give it thirty minutes of air, or better yet, a year or two in your cellar, and it will repay you generously.
Nose
Precise and floral, with white peach, honeysuckle, and a streak of wet limestone. Citrus zest — lemon and grapefruit — mingles with a faint herbal note and the slightest suggestion of honeycomb.
Palate
Taut and mineral on entry, with citrus and green apple acidity framing a delicate stone fruit sweetness. The mid-palate broadens with a chalky, textural quality that reflects Pfersigberg's calcareous sandstone soils. A hint of toasted almond adds weight without heaviness.
Finish
Long and focused, with persistent citrus, mineral tension, and a clean, slightly bitter grapefruit pith that refreshes the palate.
- Varietal
- Riesling
- Blend
- 100% Riesling
- Vineyards
- Grand Cru Pfersigberg, Husseren-les-Châteaux, Alsace
- Alcohol
- 13% - 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Flammekueche with crème fraîche, lardon, and caramelized onions
Founded in 1795 in the village of Husseren-les-Châteaux, Kuentz-Bas draws from some of the warmest and best-exposed Grand Cru parcels in southern Alsace, with Pfersigberg's ancient calcareous sandstone lending this Riesling its characteristic mineral spine.
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