Beck-Hartweg 'Granite' White - Dambach-la-Ville, Alsace, France
Producer's notes:
The grapes are harvested together and placed in the pneumatic press without crushing; the long, gentle pressing preserves the purity of the aromas. Wild-yeast fermentation lasts 8 to 10 months in our old oak casks. Unfiltered, no sulfite addition : natural wine. Estate bottled. Although already agreeable now, it would be great to age it 5 to 7 more years, or longer, to enjoy its intensity, rarity, and complexity. Floral, elegant, notes of flint. Dry in the mouth with a ripe acidity. Crystalline saltiness giving a nice purity and length. Nice granitic mouthfeel.
What We Say:
The most compelling thing about this wine is that “Granite” isn't merely a name, but the central heart behind the wine. The blend is intended to communicate the character of Beck-Hartweg's granite vineyards rather than simply showcase a grape variety.
On the palate, the granite character comes through as tension and salinity, while the wine's maturity adds breadth and roundness. Together, they make it an excellent example of Alsace's increasingly sought-after dry, terroir-focused style. It's a lovely example of Alsace's dry, mineral side. Rather than being a varietal wine built around a single grape.
Grape Varietals: Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir
Style: White - Dry, medium-bodied, natural, unfiltered, field blend, skin-contact-style
Alcohol: 13%
Drink Window: Now through roughly 3 to 5 years from vintage
Perfect For: Oysters, fishes with lemon sauce, crab, snails, and smooth cheeses like goat cheese
A dry, unfiltered Alsatian white built around the character of Dambach-la-Ville's granite slope; an expressive example of Alsace's granite-driven terroir and the domaine's natural, hands-off winemaking philosophy.
