France, Alsace-Grand Crus

Question 1

List the first single vineyard Grand Cru of Alsace, and the year it was decreed?

Answer 1

1975, Schlossberg

Question 2

A “51st” Grand Cru was added in 2007, known as ___________?

Answer 2

Kaefferkoph

Question 3

__________ is historical site for _________, and as such the grape is permitted in Grand Cru AOP.

Answer 3

*Zotzenberg is the historical site.

*Sylvaner is the grape

Question 4

Grand Cru AOP wines are produced from the noble Alsatian grapes and are typically single-variety wines, with the exception of_____________________?

Answer 4

The Grand Crus:
Altenberg de Bergheim & Kaefferkoph, which may be blend.

Question 5

List the 3 Grand Crus for Pinot Noir in Alsace, achieved in 2022, & 2024?

Answer 5

2022- Hengst & Kirchberg de Barr.

2024- Vorbourg

Question 6

List the name of the producer that released its “Riesling Clos-Ste-Hune” as Alsace AOP, without any mention of the large (Rosacker Grand Cru) on the label?

Answer 6

Trimbach

Question 7

List the name of the producer, that have chooses not to promote admissible wines as “Alsace Grand Cru AOP”?

Answer 7

Hugel

Question 8

List the 2 Alsatian designations that was created for late-harvest wines in 1984?

Answer 8

*Vendanges Tardives= may show botrytis character, but emphasize varietal purity.

*Selections de Grains Nobles= affected by botrytis.

Question 9

What style of wines are produced in the neighboring region Loraine in the “Cote de Toul AOP”?

Answer 9

*Lights red from Pinot Noir

*Whites from Auxerrois & Aubin