Also known as Elsass
Aromatic, textured whites from a sun-sheltered strip beneath the Vosges.
Tucked between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine, Alsace is one of France's driest regions. Unusually for France, wines are labelled by grape — Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris — and range from bone-dry to lusciously sweet.
Country
France
Climate
Cool continental, very dry
Key grapes
Riesling, Gewürztraminer
Areas to know
5
Sub-regions and appellations you'll see on the label.
Alsace Grand Cru
51 top vineyards, named on the label
Bas-Rhin
Northern half — crisper and more delicate
Haut-Rhin
Southern half — warmer, home of most Grands Crus
Crémant d'Alsace
Traditional-method sparkling
Vendanges Tardives & SGN
Late-harvest and noble-rot sweet wines
What goes into the bottle — tap for tasting notes.
Local classics and safe bets.
Say it at the table
“Alsace is France with a German accent — dry, aromatic whites with real texture. Brilliant with spicy food and rich pork dishes.”
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