5 Refreshing Alsace whites for your summer

Located in northeast of France, Alsace is something of a hidden treasure and was named as one of six seriously underrated wine regions by Decanter experts in 2015. Alsace is mostly known for its very aromatic, floral and spicy white wines.

Find five refreshing whites from the region recommended by Decanter experts, four are available in China.

Wines

Trimbach, Riesling, Alsace, France 2012 Trimbach, Riesling, Alsace, France 2012

Trimbach, Riesling, Alsace, France 2012

85

Commended

Nose full of citrus and smoke. Palate is light, simple yet clean, with a light chalky, savoury finish.

Famille Hugel, Gentil 'Hugel', Alsace, France, 2012 Famille Hugel, Gentil 'Hugel', Alsace, France, 2012

Famille Hugel, Gentil 'Hugel', Alsace, France, 2012

85

Commended

Simple, fruity nose with hints of sherbet fruit. palate is medium bodied, clean and crisp. Good fruit.

Josmeyer, Grand Cru Hengst, Alsace, France 2012 Josmeyer, Grand Cru Hengst, Alsace, France 2012

Josmeyer, Grand Cru Hengst, Alsace, France 2012

85

Commended

Fresh aromas of apple, citrus, and nettles. A rounded texture with big salty flavours and a mineral finish.

Domaine Charles Frey, Grand Cru Frankstein, Alsace, France 2012 Domaine Charles Frey, Grand Cru Frankstein, Alsace, France 2012

Domaine Charles Frey, Grand Cru Frankstein, Alsace, France 2012

90

Highly recommended

Honey bees wax with candied papaya aromatics. Palate is soft, sweet and salty with a light acidity, bringing a soft and delicate balance to this long, complex wine.

Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Clos Saint Urbain, Grand Cru Rangen de Thann, Alsace, France 2012 Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Clos Saint Urbain, Grand Cru Rangen de Thann, Alsace, France 2012

Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Clos Saint Urbain, Grand Cru Rangen de Thann, Alsace, France 2012

96

Outstanding

Smoky, earthy and mineral aromas. Dry, complex and mineral palate with some bitterness on the long finish. Still quite some gas. Great character, to cellar.