Beck-Hartweg ‘Dambach-la-Ville’ Riesling - Alsace, France
Producer's Notes:
VINIFICATION : The grapes are put in the pneumatic press without crushing, and the pressing is long and smooth in order to preserve the purity of the aromas. Wild-yeast fermentation during 8 to 10 months in our old oak casks. Estate bottled.
WHEN TO DRINK IT? Can be enjoyed on the nice floral notes during 2 years following the bottling. Between 2 and 10 years, enjoy the minerality and complexity.
TASTING NOTES : Floral, elegant, notes of flint. Dry in mouth with a ripe acidity. Crystalline saltiness giving a nice purity and length. Nice granitic mouth-feel.
WHAT TO DRINK IT WITH? Matches very well with oysters, fishes with citrus sauce, crab, snails. Its crystalline texture matches very well with smooth cheeses like goat cheese.
HOW TO SERVE IT? At 10°C. Better when opened an hour before pouring. There can be some natural CO2, please decant if too much. Some lees in the bottles do not affect the quality of the wine.
What we say:
From one of Alsace’s most thoughtful and terroir-focused domaines, this Riesling from the granitic slopes of Dambach-la-Ville is all about precision, purity and mineral lift. Aromas of lime zest, white peach and green apple are layered with subtle floral notes and a distinctive stony, smoky edge typical of the village’s granite soils. The palate is bright and chiselled, with lively acidity, crystalline fruit and a long, dry, mineral-driven finish. Vibrant, clean and quietly complex, it’s a beautiful expression of Beck-Hartweg’s low-intervention philosophy.
Grape variety: Riesling
Style: Dry, mineral-driven Alsace Riesling with bright acidity
Drink window: Now–2030
Perfect for: Shellfish, sushi, choucroute garnie, fresh goat cheese, vegetable dishes, aromatic cuisine, or aperitif sipping
A pure, granite-etched Alsace Riesling—vibrant, dry and full of mineral clarity.
