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 8 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: lemon zest, green apple, white flower, stone
Palate: lime, yellow apple, salt, crisp finish
Kuentz-Bas's Trois Chateaux Riesling, named for the three medieval castles above Husseren-les-Chateaux. The maison's village-level dry Riesling.
What it pairs with
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Choucroute garnie
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Riesling acid for pork-and-kraut. -
Oysters
Saline citrus against the bivalve. -
Tarte flambee
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Cream-bacon flatbread cut by bright acid.
How to serve Kuentz Bas Trois Chateaux 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. Choucroute garnie, Oysters, Tarte flambee. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Trois Chateaux is Kuentz-Bas's village-level dry Riesling, named for the three medieval castles above Husseren-les-Chateaux. A reliable mid-range Alsace Riesling.
- 1990: Trois Chateaux tier becomes a fixture of the range
Facts
- Producer
- Kuentz-Bas · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Riesling (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace AOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel and old foudre
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 18 to 26 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1990
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
Frequently asked about Kuentz Bas Trois Chateaux Riesling
What does Kuentz Bas Trois Chateaux Riesling taste like?
On the nose, lemon zest, green apple, white flower, stone. On the palate, lime, yellow apple, salt, crisp finish. Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a medium finish. Kuentz-Bas's Trois Chateaux Riesling, named for the three medieval castles above Husseren-les-Chateaux. The maison's village-level dry Riesling.
When should I drink Kuentz Bas Trois Chateaux Riesling?
Drink 2-8 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 Trois Chateaux Riesling?
Choucroute garnie is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Oysters and Tarte flambee. Riesling acid for pork-and-kraut.
What grapes are in Kuentz Bas Trois Chateaux Riesling?
The blend is Riesling (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.
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