Cuvee du Vieil Armand Riesling
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Choucroute garnie, grilled trout with lemon, fresh goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Named in honor of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield—known locally as Vieil-Armand—this Riesling is a liquid tribute to the resilience and unique terroir of southern Alsace. Grown on the sun-drenched, steep foothills of the Vosges Mountains, the vines dig deep into complex soils of granite, sand, and silt. The Cave du Vieil-Armand crafts this cuvée to capture the pure, noble character of the Riesling grape, utilizing traditional temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve its vibrant fruit and intense mineral backbone. The result is a classic Alsatian dry white wine, balancing electric acidity with rich citrus, green apple, and subtle petrol notes that develop beautifully with age.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1958 at the foot of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf hill—known in French as the Vieil Armand—Cave du Vieil-Armand is a distinguished cooperative estate situated in the southern Alsace village of Wuenheim. Drawing upon an extraordinary mosaic of terroirs, including the historic vineyards of Château d'Ollwiller, the estate unites dedicated local winegrowers committed to authentic regional craftsmanship and sustainable viticulture. The winery is renowned for its versatile portfolio spanning classic still Alsace AOC varietals such as Sylvaner and Pinot Gris, elegant traditional-method Crémants d'Alsace, and artisanal fruit brandies and liqueurs, all characterized by their expressive aromatic purity and crisp structural balance.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Riesling
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12-13%