Domaine Henry Fuchs et Fils :

Our Wines "Alsace"

This is our first range of wines.
These wines are the grape variety signature.
They should be drunk young.

Edelzwicker

A.O.C (French quality wines)

Type : dry white wine. Assembly wine (15% Riesling, 60% Auxerrois, 25% Muscat).

Sweetness: 1 (scale from 1 = dry to 5 = liquor-like).

Comment for the 2016 vintage: The nose is frank and open on white flesh fruit. The attack is soft and the palate is fruity and crunchy, refreshing.

Food and wine pairing : preferably drunk between 8 and 10 ° C .This light wine is ideal as an aperitif, on its own or in a kir. It also goes very well with finger food.

Best consumed: within 2 years.

SYLVANER Vieille Vigne

Leicht und trocken, Alkoholgehalt zwischen 12 und 12,5°
Wird von unseren ältesten Reben gewonnen (über 60 Jahre alt).
Lebendiger Wein, typisch für dies rustikale und durstlöschende Rebsorte. Ehrlich und zitronig am Gaumen.
Verkostung : bei 8 - 10°, ideal zu Austern, auch zu alllen Meeresfrüchten, kaltem Fleisch, leichten Vorspeisen, Ziegenkäse.

PINOT BLANC

Trocken. Zwischen 12 und 13° Alkoholgehalt.
Gefügiger und vollmundiger Wein mit einem Bouquet, das an Chardonnay erinnert.Geradlinig auf der Zunge, mit einer geschmeidigen fruchtigen und blumiger Note.
Verkostung : Ideal für einen Abend mit Freunden afugrund des exzellenten Verhältnisses von Qualität und Preis.
Er passt zu allen einfachen und geselligen Gerichten.

MUSCAT

Leichter, trockener Weiswein

Dies ist der einzige elsässische Wein, der am Gaumen den Eindruck erwecket in eine frische Traube zu beissen. Sein Aroma und sein Geschmack haben einen kurzen Abgang, so dass ihr Gaumen frisch bleibt.
Verkostung : Ein Aperitifwein, dieal zu Appetithappen. Passt exzellent zu sommelichen Buffets, leichten Vorspeisen und, natürlich, Spargel.

Riesling

A.O.C (French quality wines)

Type: dry white wine

Sweetness : 1 (scale from 1 = dry to 5 = liquor-like).

Comment for the 2016 vintage : Open nose on white flower and white-flesh fruits (peach, apricot) aromas. Sharp attack,full-bodied with floral aromas in the palate. Long and mouth-watering final. Well- matured acidity.

Food and wine pairing : preferably drunk between 8 and 10 ° C. Riesling is an excellent food wine. It has a natural affinity with fish and shellfish, either grilled or with a lemon sauce, but also as a carpaccio or a lime ceviche.

Best consumed : within 4 to 6 years.

Pinot Gris

A.O.C (French quality wines)

Type : semi-dry white wine

Sweetness : 2 (scale from 1 = dry to 5 = liquor-like).

Comment for the 2016 vintage : Intense and open nose on white-flesh fruits (pear) aromas, lightly smoked. Full-bodied in the palate and well-balanced thanks to acidity with pear and mirabelle plum flavor.

Food and wine pairing : preferably drunk between 8 and 10 ° C. This gourmet wine is perfect to accompany veal kidneys, meat or fish starters, lobster and crayfish, mushroom dishes (pan-fried girolles, mushroom risotto) but also white meat (lamb navarin with spring vegetables).

Best consumed : within 4 to 6 years.

Gewurztraminer

A.O.C (French quality wines)

Type: semi-dry to sweet white wine

Sweetness: 3 (scale from 1 = dry to 5 = liquor-like).

Comment for the 2016 vintage: Typical gewurztraminer nose with orange peel and spices aromas. Intense in the palate balanced by a fresh acidity. Preferably drunk between 8 and 10 ° C. This is a gourmet wine that can accompanies veals medallions, fried foie gras, sweet and savoury dishes, but also spicy dishes.

Food and wine pairing : preferably drunk between 8 and 10 ° C. This is a gourmet wine that can accompanies veals medallions, fried foie gras, sweet and savoury dishes, but also spicy dishes.

Best consumed: within 3 to 5 years.

Pinot Noir

A.O.C (French quality wines)

Type: red wine

Sweetness: 1 (scale from 1 = dry to 5 = liquor-like).

Terroir : From two different parcels: one being planted with young vines on a late clayey terroir and the second planted with old vines on a warm clayey-silty soil.

Comment for the 2016 vintage: This wine opens up on a strong nose of red fruits like ripe cherries. Round, full-bodied and fruity on the palate, with a pleasent tannic structure.

Food and wine pairing : preferably drunk between 15 and 16 ° C (slightly cool), it is a relaxed wine, ideal for summer barbecues, pork chops but also with Marengo veal and osso bucco.

Best consumed: within 6 to 8 years.

Crémant

A.O.C (French quality wines)

Type: Extra-brut Sparkling wine (40% Pinot Noir - 60% Auxerrois)

Sweetness: 1 (scale from 1 = dry to 5 = liquor-like).

Terroir: long aging on laths (24 months).

Comment for the last vintage: The nose is fresh and aromatic. The bubble is fine and elegant. Dry and refreshing in the mouth with light roasted flavours.

Food and wine pairing : preferably drunk between 6 and 8 ° C. It is ideal as an aperitif.

Best consumed: within 3 to 5 years.