Belle Saison Auxerrois
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Traditional Alsatian onion tart, roasted poultry with light herbs, and mild soft cheeses such as young Munster or goat cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Wolfberger cooperative, founded in 1902 in the picturesque village of Eguisheim, the 'Belle Saison' Auxerrois celebrates the warm, sun-drenched growing season of Alsace. Sheltered by the Vosges Mountains, the vineyards benefit from a unique semi-continental microclimate with exceptionally low rainfall. Auxerrois, a close relative of Pinot Blanc, thrives in these clay-limestone soils. Wolfberger vinifies this grape in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve its delicate, fresh nature. The resulting wine is beautifully aromatic, characterized by soft acidity, round textures, and expressive notes of white flowers, ripe peach, and subtle honeyed spice, embodying the gentle transition of Alsatian seasons.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1902 in the historic village of Eguisheim, Wolfberger was established when visionary local winegrowers united to create one of Alsace's most prominent and influential cooperative houses. A pioneer in regional innovation, the producer played an instrumental role in the official establishment of the Crémant d'Alsace AOC in 1976, harmonizing centuries-old regional tradition with modern winemaking precision. Wolfberger carefully oversees a vast mosaic of Alsace terroirs, emphasizing sustainable viticulture and meticulous parcel selection. The house is widely acclaimed for its classic single-varietal expressions—including aromatic Gewurztraminer, mineral-driven Riesling, and structured Pinot Noir—alongside elegant Crémant sparkling wines, lusciously concentrated Vendanges Tardives, and traditional fruit brandies.