Riesling Kaefferkopf | Freyburger

Riesling Kaefferkopf | Freyburger

Sale price€27,00
White
(FR)
AOC Alsace Grand Cru
Riesling
Enjoy it within 10 years
14% ABV
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Production and refinement

The grapes for the Riesling Kaefferkopf come from 30–45-year-old vines, cultivated organically on both slopes and flatlands, with granitic and calcareous soils that provide structure and minerality. The south-southeast exposure ensures optimal ripening and complex aromas. Harvesting is manual, with careful selection of the bunches to guarantee the highest quality.

Winemaking takes place in large oak barrels and stainless steel, with temperature control to promote a long fermentation. This is followed by secondary fermentation with 30 months of aging on the lees, imparting complexity, richness, and finesse. The result is a wine with substantial extract, elegant and harmonious, balancing freshness and body.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

The glass reveals a beautiful golden-yellow hue, bright and inviting, reflecting the ripeness and quality of the terroir.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it opens with notes of rose, orange blossom, apricot, and melon, enriched by a touch of honey and hints of slightly overripe fruit. The aromas are intense and complex, evolving with aeration.

Tasting

On the palate, it is opulent and fresh, with a soft, mineral texture, balanced between residual sweetness and acidity, featuring notes of spices and ripe fruits. The finish is long and harmonious, elegant and refined.

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From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Riesling Kaefferkopf | Freyburger ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: France

Region: Alsace

Hectares of vineyards: 8

Freyburger

A family-owned estate located in Ammerschwihr, in the heart of the Route des Vins d’Alsace, between Colmar and Kaysersberg. The Freyburger family has been cultivating the land for four generations, passing down passion, knowledge, and a deep respect for the terroir. Since 2019, the entire 8.5-hectare vineyard has been certified organic, reflecting the family’s commitment to sustainability and grape quality.

Nathalie and Christophe manage the vineyards with gentle, nature-respecting methods, favoring limited and targeted interventions: the vineyard is grassed every other row, the under-row is maintained manually or mechanically, and pest control is carried out using copper, sulfur, and natural infusions such as nettle, horsetail, and comfrey, applied in calibrated doses according to climatic conditions. This approach allows the roots to develop freely, enhancing the quality and complexity of the grapes.

Freyburger

The symbol of the Domaine, the dragonfly, represents elegance, finesse, purity, and harmony with nature—values reflected in every bottle produced. Harvesting is 100% manual, allowing for careful selection of the grapes and ensuring perfectly healthy and ripe fruit, in line with the constant care devoted to the vineyards throughout the year.

Domaine Freyburger combines tradition and innovation: while respecting the history of the region and ancestral winemaking methods, the family continually explores new ways to best express the character of their wines. The house’s Crémants are thus the result of a balance between terroir, biodiversity, and family passion, capable of conveying elegance, freshness, and finesse in every glass.

Region and territory

Extraordinary soil variability for unique wines.

Alsace

Extraordinary soil variability for unique wines.

Alsace

Extraordinary soil variability for unique wines.

Alsace

Alsace is arguably the most famous French wine region in the world for white wines. It's a strip of land bordering Germany, historically contested between the two countries. Almost exclusively white grapes are cultivated here (including some of the most aromatic in the world: Gewürztraminer and Riesling) with which various styles of wines are produced. The only representative of red grapes in Alsace is Pinot Noir.

The climate is semi-continental due to its exceptional geographical location. The vineyards are shielded from oceanic influences by the Vosges massif, mostly facing south to southeast. The vines benefit from a dry microclimate, allowing for a long vine cycle and quality ripening of white grapes. A peculiarity of the region is the rapid variability of soils: an alternation of granite and limestone, with a myriad of solutions involving clay, schists, and gypsum, capable of offering the grape varieties much more subtle and intense aromatic nuances, fruity and mineral. Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Muscat d'Alsace, Pinot Gris, and Blanc for white berries, as well as Pinot Noir, are cultivated here.

Alsace is divided into two departments: Bas-Rhin, with Strasbourg as its capital, the northernmost area, and Haut-Rhin, to the south.

Upper Rhine

The Upper and Lower Rhine are two very different territories in terms of geographical, climatic, and cultural characteristics, and they are geographically separated by the eponymous river, which flows through several European countries. The Upper Rhine extends into Alsace, Switzerland, and Germany and is characterized by a continental climate particularly favorable to viticulture. This area, between Bergheim and Mulhouse, is the most suitable for viticulture, containing two-thirds of Alsace's vineyards.

The variability of the soils in the Upper Rhine, with an alternation of granite, limestone, and a myriad of combinations of clay, schists, and gypsum, offers the grape varieties subtle and intense aromatic nuances, both fruity and mineral.

Here, the dry and sunny autumns allow for the maximum concentration of sugars and aromatic substances in the grapes, with the possibility of late harvesting to produce Sélection de Grains Nobles, an incredibly fragrant and aromatic wine.
The most suitable area for viticulture in Alsace

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

By analogy, it pairs perfectly with aromatic and spiced dishes: the mineral and fruity notes of the Riesling call for equally aromatic and broad-flavored pairings. Its substantial body requires rich and structured dishes.

Matching by contrast

Thanks to its lively acidity, the Kaefferkopf 2019 lends itself to contrast pairings with rich or fatty dishes: the wine’s freshness balances the roundness and richness of the food, creating a pleasing gustatory harmony.

It pairs well with

Rich and aromatic dishes: foie gras, flavorful cheeses, spiced dishes, and first courses. Its balanced structure and aromatic elegance also make it ideal as an aperitif wine.

Matching by concordance

By analogy, it pairs perfectly with aromatic and spiced dishes: the mineral and fruity notes of the Riesling call for equally aromatic and broad-flavored pairings. Its substantial body requires rich and structured dishes.

Matching by contrast

Thanks to its lively acidity, the Kaefferkopf 2019 lends itself to contrast pairings with rich or fatty dishes: the wine’s freshness balances the roundness and richness of the food, creating a pleasing gustatory harmony.

It pairs well with

Rich and aromatic dishes: foie gras, flavorful cheeses, spiced dishes, and first courses. Its balanced structure and aromatic elegance also make it ideal as an aperitif wine.

Foie gras

One of the great jewels of French gastronomy, with a smooth and rich flavor, and extraordinary aromatic persistence. Perfect for sumptuous aperitifs, with French crostinis and cheeses.

Gnocchi with Gorgonzola

A delicious first course, with excellent consistency, soft and creamy, savory and characterized by a long aromatic persistence.

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