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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: white peach, yellow apple, white flower, subtle herb
Palate: yellow apple, pear, salt, fine spice
Achillee's natural Edelzwicker, the traditional Alsace blend of noble and lesser grapes. Biodynamic, vibrant, low-intervention.
What it pairs with
- Aperitif charcuterie Natural blend for a board of cured meats.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
- Tarte flambee Cream-bacon flatbread for the wine's brisk Alsace blend.More wines for pizza →Find tarte flambee on TableJourney →
- Soft cheeses Aromatic natural blend for soft cow's-milk cheese.More wines for cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Achillee Edelzwicker
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Aperitif charcuterie, Tarte flambee, Soft cheeses. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Edelzwicker (noble blend) is the traditional Alsace blend of permitted grapes. Achillee's natural version, biodynamic and minimal-intervention, has been a fixture of the range since 2008.
- 2008Achillee Edelzwicker becomes a fixture of the natural range
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Achillee · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer
- Classification
- Alsace AOC
- Oak
- Old foudre; long lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2008
Frequently asked about Achillee Edelzwicker
What does Achillee Edelzwicker taste like?
On the nose, white peach, yellow apple, white flower, subtle herb. On the palate, yellow apple, pear, salt, fine spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Achillee's natural Edelzwicker, the traditional Alsace blend of noble and lesser grapes. Biodynamic, vibrant, low-intervention.
When should I drink Achillee Edelzwicker?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Achillee Edelzwicker?
Aperitif charcuterie is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Tarte flambee and Soft cheeses. Natural blend for a board of cured meats.
What grapes are in Achillee Edelzwicker?
The blend is Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer. The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.
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