In the glass
Aroma: white peach, lemon, white flower, herb
Palate: yellow apple, salt, herb, crisp finish
Andre Ostertag's Sylvaner from old vines around Epfig. Andre led the Alsace revival of Sylvaner as a serious grape rather than a sub-varietal afterthought.
What it pairs with
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Quiche Lorraine
Sylvaner's herb and salt against the cream and bacon. -
Aperitif charcuterie
Brisk Sylvaner for a board of cured meats. -
Tarte flambee
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Cream-bacon flatbread with bright Sylvaner.
How to serve Ostertag Vignoble d E Sylvaner
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. Quiche Lorraine, Aperitif charcuterie, Tarte flambee. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Andre Ostertag was a leading voice in the Alsace revival of Sylvaner as a serious grape rather than a sub-varietal afterthought. His Vignoble d E Sylvaner is from old vines around Epfig.
- 1985 — First Vignoble d E Sylvaner bottling
- 2007 — Sylvaner gets its own Grand Cru status on Zotzenberg, partly through Ostertag's advocacy
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Ostertag
- Grapes
- Sylvaner (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace AOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel and old foudre
- ABV
- 12.0%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-7 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Ostertag Vignoble d E Sylvaner
What does Ostertag Vignoble d E Sylvaner taste like?
On the nose, white peach, lemon, white flower, herb. On the palate, yellow apple, salt, herb, crisp finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Andre Ostertag's Sylvaner from old vines around Epfig. Andre led the Alsace revival of Sylvaner as a serious grape rather than a sub-varietal afterthought.
When should I drink Ostertag Vignoble d E Sylvaner?
Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Ostertag Vignoble d E Sylvaner?
Quiche Lorraine is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aperitif charcuterie and Tarte flambee. Sylvaner's herb and salt against the cream and bacon.
What grapes are in Ostertag Vignoble d E Sylvaner?
The blend is Sylvaner (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.