In the glass
Aroma: rose, candied lemon, honey, white peach
Palate: lychee, yellow apple, salt, fine spice
Binner's complanted Kaefferkopf, named for his daughter Beatrice. Field-blend of noble grapes in a natural-wine register; Kaefferkopf became Alsace's 51st Grand Cru in 2007.
What it pairs with
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Foie gras
Honeyed complanted wine for duck liver classic. -
Munster with caraway
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Aromatic complanted wine for Vosges washed-rind. -
Roast duck
Concentrated complanted white for game bird.
How to serve Christian Binner Kaefferkopf Cuvee Beatrice
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Foie gras, Munster with caraway, Roast duck. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Kaefferkopf became Alsace's 51st Grand Cru in 2007 and is unique in officially permitting complanted blends. Binner's Cuvee Beatrice was among the first complanted bottlings under the new Kaefferkopf decree.
- 2007 — Kaefferkopf becomes Alsace's 51st Grand Cru, permitting complantation
- 2007 — First Binner Kaefferkopf Cuvee Beatrice bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Christian Binner
- Grapes
- Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Kaefferkopf
- Oak
- Old foudre; long lees ageing; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2007
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
Frequently asked about Christian Binner Kaefferkopf Cuvee Beatrice
What does Christian Binner Kaefferkopf Cuvee Beatrice taste like?
On the nose, rose, candied lemon, honey, white peach. On the palate, lychee, yellow apple, salt, fine spice. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Binner's complanted Kaefferkopf, named for his daughter Beatrice. Field-blend of noble grapes in a natural-wine register; Kaefferkopf became Alsace's 51st Grand Cru in 2007.
When should I drink Christian Binner Kaefferkopf Cuvee Beatrice?
Drink 4-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Christian Binner Kaefferkopf Cuvee Beatrice?
Foie gras is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Munster with caraway and Roast duck. Honeyed complanted wine for duck liver classic.
What grapes are in Christian Binner Kaefferkopf Cuvee Beatrice?
The blend is Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris. The wine is classified as Alsace Grand Cru Kaefferkopf.