Riesling
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage, though exceptional vintages can age gracefully for up to 20 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Choucroute garnie, pan-seared sea bass, roasted pork loin
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Cave du Vieil-Armand's Grand Cru Riesling represents the pinnacle of Alsatian viticulture, deeply rooted in the dramatic history of the southern Alsace region. Sourced from prestigious Grand Cru sites like Ollwiller—one of the few Alsatian Grand Crus associated with a historic castle estate—the vines thrive on sun-drenched, south-facing slopes. The terroir, characterized by complex limestone, clay, and stony soils, imparts a distinct mineral tension to the wine. Historically, these lands have witnessed centuries of conflict, most notably during World War I around the Hartmannswillerkopf (Vieil-Armand) battlefield, yet the resilient vineyards continue to yield wines of exceptional purity. Vinified with minimal intervention to preserve the pristine character of the fruit, this Riesling showcases a brilliant balance of vibrant citrus acidity, white floral aromas, and a deep, stony minerality that evolves beautifully with age.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1959 at the foot of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield in Wuenheim, France, the Cave du Vieil-Armand is the southernmost wine cooperative in Alsace. Drawing from unique terroirs characterized by granite and silt soils, the winery is celebrated for its precise, expressive Crémant d'Alsace sparkling wines, including the Bienvenue Brut and Chateau Ollwiller expressions, the latter sourced from one of the region's few historic castle estates. Committed to sustainable winegrowing, they produce an elegant range of traditional Alsatian varietals, from mineral-driven Sylvaner to rich Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. The estate is located at 1 Route de Cernay, 68500 Wuenheim, Alsace, France, and their official website is https://www.cave-vieil-armand.com.