In the glass
Aroma: lemon peel, white peach, wet limestone, white flower
Palate: yellow apple, candied lemon, salt, spice
Kuentz-Bas's Pfersigberg Riesling from limestone slopes above Eguisheim. Dry, structured, saline; biodynamic in the new-ownership era.
What it pairs with
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Plateau de fruits de mer
Limestone Riesling against shellfish platter. -
Choucroute garnie
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Riesling acid for pork-and-kraut. -
Aged Comte
Crystalline cheese for the wine's mineral cut.
How to serve Kuentz Bas Pfersigberg Riesling
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. Plateau de fruits de mer, Choucroute garnie, Aged Comte. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Kuentz-Bas farms a parcel of old Riesling vines on Pfersigberg above Eguisheim, on the warm limestone slopes that share their name with peach trees (pfersig). Biodynamic conversion since 2007.
- 1985 — First Kuentz-Bas Pfersigberg Riesling Grand Cru bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Kuentz-Bas
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Pfersigberg
- Oak
- Large old foudre; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
Frequently asked about Kuentz Bas Pfersigberg Riesling
What does Kuentz Bas Pfersigberg Riesling taste like?
On the nose, lemon peel, white peach, wet limestone, white flower. On the palate, yellow apple, candied lemon, salt, spice. Structurally medium-bodied, racy acidity with a long finish. Kuentz-Bas's Pfersigberg Riesling from limestone slopes above Eguisheim. Dry, structured, saline; biodynamic in the new-ownership era.
When should I drink Kuentz Bas Pfersigberg Riesling?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Kuentz Bas Pfersigberg Riesling?
Plateau de fruits de mer is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Choucroute garnie and Aged Comte. Limestone Riesling against shellfish platter.
What grapes are in Kuentz Bas Pfersigberg Riesling?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace Grand Cru Pfersigberg.