Alsace Half-Day Wine Tour from Strasbourg
Depart from Strasbourg on a half-day tour along the Alsace wine route to discover some of the best wines of France. Visit 2 wineries, learn about the 7 types of Alsace wines.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 10 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: white peach, lemon, rose, subtle ginger
Palate: yellow apple, white peach, salt, soft spice
Stoeffler's Klevener de Heiligenstein, a rare Alsace-only appellation for Savagnin Rose grown around five communes near Barr. Aromatic but more restrained than Gewurztraminer.
What it pairs with
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Tarte flambee
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Cream-bacon flatbread with aromatic Klevener. -
Munster with caraway
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Aromatic Klevener for Vosges washed-rind. -
Roast chicken with herbs
Mid-aromatic white for a herbed bird.
How to serve Vincent Stoeffler Klevener de Heiligenstein
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. Tarte flambee, Munster with caraway, Roast chicken with herbs. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Klevener de Heiligenstein is a unique Alsace appellation reserved for Savagnin Rose around the village of Heiligenstein and four neighbouring communes. Vincent Stoeffler is among the active producers.
- 1997: Klevener de Heiligenstein appellation formalised in Alsace AOC decree
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Vincent Stoeffler · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Savagnin Rose (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace AOC Klevener de Heiligenstein
- Oak
- Large old foudre; long lees ageing
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
Frequently asked about Vincent Stoeffler Klevener de Heiligenstein
What does Vincent Stoeffler Klevener de Heiligenstein taste like?
On the nose, white peach, lemon, rose, subtle ginger. On the palate, yellow apple, white peach, salt, soft spice. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Stoeffler's Klevener de Heiligenstein, a rare Alsace-only appellation for Savagnin Rose grown around five communes near Barr. Aromatic but more restrained than Gewurztraminer.
When should I drink Vincent Stoeffler Klevener de Heiligenstein?
Drink 2-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Vincent Stoeffler Klevener de Heiligenstein?
Tarte flambee is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Munster with caraway and Roast chicken with herbs. Cream-bacon flatbread with aromatic Klevener.
What grapes are in Vincent Stoeffler Klevener de Heiligenstein?
The blend is Savagnin Rose (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC Klevener de Heiligenstein.
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