Vignobles François Baur
THE WINE
- Riesling Grand Cru Brand (white)
- Gewürztraminer Herrenweg (white)
- Pinot Gris Herrenweg (white)
Maximum allocation: 4 cases (2 Riesling, 1 Gewürztraminer, 1 Pinot Gris). Next option available: June 2009. Vineyard code: XBAUR
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- Read tasting notes for 2005 Option wines
About The Vineyards
On our first visit to this beautiful region we thought we had stepped straight into a picture postcard. The serried ranks of vines advancing towards the forests of the Vosges; the ruins of once proud medieval castles; quaint walled villages with flower-decked streets and hospitable inns offering brilliantly appetising, clean-cut and aromatic wines. We returned often before we confirmed Pierre Baur as our first winemaker in Alsace.
One of the unique aspects of winemaking in Alsace is that even the smallest of growers will normally produce numerous different wines each year. Pierre Baur is no exception, and we have reserved three of his wines for Partners in this vineyard - a Riesling Grand Cru, a special cuvée of Gewürztraminer, and a Pinot Gris.
Pierre's wife Véronique owns a delightful small hotel in the centre of Turckheim, which overlooks the courtyard of the domaine. We have no doubt that both the vineyard and the hotel will become real favourites with Partners - as will the family who own them.
I had to write to you to say how impressed my wife and I were with Domaine Francois Baur, the welcome and attention was superb and the whole establishment is very impressive and of course the wine is excellent... I must compliment you on your choice of vineyards and the excellent standard of the products.