Alsace & Lorraine

Question 1

What are the best vintages in Alsace since 2000?

Answer 1

1997 - Best vintage on record

2003 - Too hot and not good for most, but actually some good reds

2006 - Good acidity in Rieslings, but otherwise not good

2007 - Regarded as a great vintage all around, but maybe the best since 1997 for botrytized wines

2009 - Solid vintage, dry wines are very rich

2015 - Best vintage of the 2010’s so far with solid reds and late harvest wines

Question 2

What are the worst vintages in Alsace since 2000?

Answer 2

2006 - Good acidity in Rieslings, but otherwise not good

2013 - basically a wash out vintage

2017 - Frost vintage, worst in 25 years