Vintages Alsace

Question 1

How was 2022 for Alsace?

Answer 1

EXCELLENT - some sunburn

Question 2

How was 2021 for Alsace?

Answer 2

Rain and Rot, but good wines from those who sorted - fewer sweet wines, classic dry styles

Question 3

What are the best recent vintages for Alsace

Answer 3

2019 - cool dry

(2007 - 2010 were all good)
2009 - EXEMPLARY
2007 - VIBRANT, elegant
2005 - pure and ripe
2001 - great botrytis
2000 - beautiful late harvest

Question 4

What are the worst recent years for Alsace?

Answer 4

2014 - light wines
2013 - light wines
2006 - firm and dry
2003 - hot year, lack of structure

Question 5

Best years for late harvest VT and SGN in Alsace?

Answer 5

2009
2007
2005

2002
2001
2000

1994
1989

Question 6

How was 2020 in Alsace?

Answer 6

hot and dry, some lack acidity

Question 7

How was 2019 in Alsace?

Answer 7

Very good - cool, dry

Question 8

How was 2018 in Alsace?

Answer 8

Wet June, but elegant and classic

Question 9

How was 2017 in Alsace?

Answer 9

Severe April frost - low yields, concentration

Question 10

How was 2016 in Alsace?

Answer 10

wet June, but elegant and classic

Question 11

How was 2015 in Alsace?

Answer 11

very ripe vintage

Question 12

How was 2014 in Alsace?

Answer 12

Cold year - light bodied wines (little late harvest)

Question 13

How was 2013 in Alsace?

Answer 13

harvest rains were tricky for most producers

Question 14

How was 2012 in Alsace?

Answer 14

fairly classic vintage

Question 15

How was 2011 in Alsace?

Answer 15

Early, dry harvest - heat posed some problems

Question 16

How was 2010 in Alsace?

Answer 16

Very good age worthy wines - some botrytis

Question 17

How was 2009 in Alsace?

Answer 17

Very good balance and some good late harvest

Question 18

How was 2008 in Alsace?

Answer 18

Very good wines with prominent acidity

Question 19

How was 2007 in Alsace?

Answer 19

Very good, ripe, healthy vintage

Question 20

How was 2006 in Alsace?

Answer 20

Firm wines, sorting was key, rain and rot problems

Question 21

How was 2005 in Alsace?

Answer 21

Pure and expressive great late harvest

Question 22

How was 2004 in Alsace?

Answer 22

some good dry wines made, some challenging rain

Question 23

How was 2003 in Alsace?

Answer 23

Scorching heat, very little botrytis

Question 24

How was 2002 in Alsace?

Answer 24

classic, ripe and good acidity

Question 25

How was 2001 in Alsace?

Answer 25

very good vintage Indian summer saved a wet September

Question 26

How was 2000 in Alsace?

Answer 26

very good wines, including late harvest

Question 27

What were the best vintages of the 2000s in Alsace?

Answer 27

2000 - very good wines, including late harvest 2001 - Indian Summer 2005 - pure expressive, late 2010 - very age worthy

Question 28

What were the worst vintages for Alsace in the 90's?

Answer 28

1999 - rain made harvest difficult, sorting was key 1992 - soft, forward 1991 - diluted by rain

Question 29

What were the best vintages of the 90s in Alsace?

Answer 29

1990 - wonderful, powerful 1994 - successful late harvest 1997 - Excellent

Question 30

How was 1999 in Alsace?

Answer 30

rain made harvest difficult, sorting was key

Question 31

How was 1998 in Alsace?

Answer 31

ripeness and botrytis

Question 32

How was 1997 in Alsace?

Answer 32

Excellent

Question 33

How was 1996 in Alsace?

Answer 33

solid, austere

Question 34

How was 1995 in Alsace?

Answer 34

wet september, dry october rewarded the patient

Question 35

How was 1994 in Alsace?

Answer 35

successful late harvested wines

Question 36

How was 1993 in Alsace?

Answer 36

good year, Vosges protected from rain

Question 37

How was 1992 in Alsace?

Answer 37

soft, forward

Question 38

How was 1991 in Alsace?

Answer 38

diluted by rain

Question 39

How was 1990 in Alsace?

Answer 39

wonderful, powerful

Question 40

How was 1989 in Alsace?

Answer 40

incredible - outstanding botrytis

Question 41

How was 1988 in Alsace?

Answer 41

excellent

Question 42

How was 1987 in Alsace?

Answer 42

damp summer

Question 43

Best 80's vintages for Alsace?

Answer 43

1983 1985 1988 1989