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2019 Vin Orange “Le Grand Bain”
Domaine Ostertag“Les Aventures de l'Agneau Masqué” is a series of orange wines Arthur Ostertag launched in 2016. Each vintage has a different label and new name, correlating to a new episode in “The Adventures of the Masked Lamb.”
The 2019 edition is a blend of mostly Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris that spent ten days fermenting on the skins in stainless steel, including a portion of whole clusters. It was bottled after nine months on the lees without filtration or any added sulfur. The nose delivers a juicy burst of kiwi strawberry, bitter orange, and spice, and the wine is dry yet fleshy and textural on the palate, with a stony finish leaving echoes of turmeric-like spice. A novel take on Alsace that leaves us thirsty for more!
Wine Type: | white |
Vintage: | 2019 |
Bottle Size: | 750mL |
Blend: | 75% Gewurtraminer, 20% Pinot Gris, 2.5% Riesling, 2.5% Sylvaner Rouge |
Appellation: | Alsace |
Country: | France |
Region: | Alsace |
Producer: | Domaine Ostertag |
Winemaker: | Arthur Ostertag |
Farming: | Biodynamic (certified) |
Alcohol: | 14.1% |
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About The Producer
Domaine Ostertag
To call André Ostertag a revolutionary winemaker is to tell just half the story. He is a pioneer, certainly, but also an ardent environmentalist. After training in Burgundy, André returned to the family domaine in Alsace with renewed zeal: he lowered yields considerably and introduced viticultural and vinification techniques from other regions to his own home ground. He looks for the nuance of terroir rather than the typicity of a grape varietal. André rejects formulaic, scientifically engineered wines, and since going biodynamic in 1997, has been an active member of the natural farming community.
About The Region
Alsace
Tragically, Alsace might be the most misunderstood wine region of France. In spite of its long history of viticulture and tremendous diversity of pedigreed terroirs, a past fraught with marketing mishaps has left consumers baffled as to what exactly to expect inside one of these mysterious tall, thin bottles.
The good news, on the other hand, is that a new wave of quality-oriented growers is working hard to put Alsace in its rightful place as one of the world’s most fascinating sources of fine white wine. By embracing tradition, respecting terroir, and making a concerted effort to better communicate the countless virtues their wines have to offer, they have succeeded in putting Alsace back on the map.
Crafted from a number of grape varieties and beautifully interpreting the region’s mosaic of soil types, our Alsace imports are by and large dry whites offering exceptional versatility at table. While each of these selections is ready to be uncorked tonight, the finest among them are also capable of maturing for many, many years in a cool cellar. Expect kaleidoscopic aromatics, lively acidities, and loads of terroir transparency in these skillfully crafted masterpieces. Enjoy a foray into the thrilling world of the world’s most underrated wine region, and certainly do not hesitate to contact our sales staff with any questions as you take off on this mouth-watering adventure.
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Kermit once said...
Kermit once said...
When buying red Burgundy, I think we should remember:
1. Big wines do not age better than light wine.
2. A so-called great vintage at the outset does not guarantee a great vintage for the duration.
3. A so-called off vintage at the outset does not mean the wines do not have a brilliant future ahead of them.
4. Red Burgundy should not taste like Guigal Côte-Rôtie, even if most wine writers wish it would.
5. Don’t follow leaders; watch yer parking meters.
Inspiring Thirst, page 174