Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessoff dry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityOff DryLong finish

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

  • Foie gras
    Honeyed complanted wine for duck liver classic.
  • Munster with caraway Find munster with caraway on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2007: Kaefferkopf becomes Alsace's 51st Grand Cru, permitting complantation
  2. 2007: First Binner Kaefferkopf Cuvee Beatrice bottling

Facts

Producer
Domaine Christian Binner · visiting guide
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.

Tags

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