Vintages Alsace Flashcards
How was 2022 for Alsace?
EXCELLENT - some sunburn
How was 2021 for Alsace?
Rain and Rot, but good wines from those who sorted - fewer sweet wines, classic dry styles
What are the best recent vintages for Alsace
2019 - cool dry
(2007 - 2010 were all good)
2009 - EXEMPLARY
2007 - VIBRANT, elegant
2005 - pure and ripe
2001 - great botrytis
2000 - beautiful late harvest
What are the worst recent years for Alsace?
2014 - light wines
2013 - light wines
2006 - firm and dry
2003 - hot year, lack of structure
Best years for late harvest VT and SGN in Alsace?
2009
2007
2005
2002
2001
2000
1994
1989
How was 2020 in Alsace?
hot and dry, some lack acidity
How was 2019 in Alsace?
Very good - cool, dry
How was 2018 in Alsace?
Wet June, but elegant and classic
How was 2017 in Alsace?
Severe April frost - low yields, concentration
How was 2016 in Alsace?
wet June, but elegant and classic
How was 2015 in Alsace?
very ripe vintage
How was 2014 in Alsace?
Cold year - light bodied wines (little late harvest)
How was 2013 in Alsace?
harvest rains were tricky for most producers
How was 2012 in Alsace?
fairly classic vintage
How was 2011 in Alsace?
Early, dry harvest - heat posed some problems
How was 2010 in Alsace?
Very good age worthy wines - some botrytis
How was 2009 in Alsace?
Very good balance and some good late harvest
How was 2008 in Alsace?
Very good wines with prominent acidity
How was 2007 in Alsace?
Very good, ripe, healthy vintage
How was 2006 in Alsace?
Firm wines, sorting was key, rain and rot problems
How was 2005 in Alsace?
Pure and expressive great late harvest
How was 2004 in Alsace?
some good dry wines made, some challenging rain
How was 2003 in Alsace?
Scorching heat, very little botrytis
How was 2002 in Alsace?
classic, ripe and good acidity
How was 2001 in Alsace?
very good vintage Indian summer saved a wet September
How was 2000 in Alsace?
very good wines, including late harvest
What were the best vintages of the 2000s in Alsace?
2000 - very good wines, including late harvest
2001 - Indian Summer
2005 - pure expressive, late
2010 - very age worthy
What were the worst vintages for Alsace in the 90’s?
1999 - rain made harvest difficult, sorting was key
1992 - soft, forward
1991 - diluted by rain
What were the best vintages of the 90s in Alsace?
1990 - wonderful, powerful
1994 - successful late harvest
1997 - Excellent
How was 1999 in Alsace?
rain made harvest difficult, sorting was key
How was 1998 in Alsace?
ripeness and botrytis
How was 1997 in Alsace?
Excellent
How was 1996 in Alsace?
solid, austere
How was 1995 in Alsace?
wet september, dry october rewarded the patient
How was 1994 in Alsace?
successful late harvested wines
How was 1993 in Alsace?
good year, Vosges protected from rain
How was 1992 in Alsace?
soft, forward
How was 1991 in Alsace?
diluted by rain
How was 1990 in Alsace?
wonderful, powerful
How was 1989 in Alsace?
incredible - outstanding botrytis
How was 1988 in Alsace?
excellent
How was 1987 in Alsace?
damp summer
Best 80’s vintages for Alsace?
1983
1985
1988
1989
