A look at the Fabulous 2012's of Domaine Emile Beyer

November 15, 2013

L’Hostellerie ~ Special cuvées from select, old vines hillside vineyards surrounding eguisheim

 

 PINOT GRIS “CUVÉE DE L’HOSTELLERIE” 2012 91 Points

“This is well-cut, fresh and steely for a Pinot Gris, offering a harmonious mix of flavors, including notes of persimmon, orchard blossom, beeswax, candied lemon zest and salted almond. An expressive white in a light- to medium-bodied package, this ends with a long, spiced finish. Drink now through 2022. 400 cases made.” –AN

 

GEWÜRZTRAMINER “CUVÉE DE L’HOSTELLERIE” 2012 91 Points

“This silky, expressive and lightly honeyed version is well-balanced, with mouthwatering acidity. A vein of ground cardamom and ginger spice accents the juicy flavors of lychee, melon ball, tea rose and candied grapefruit zest. Drink now through 2023. 700 cases made.” –AN

 

Lieu-dits and Grand Crus ~ Exceptional wines from single-vineyard sites with distinctive terroirs

 

 PINOT GRIS “LIEU DIT HOHRAIN” 2012 90 Points

“Lightly honeyed, backed by enough juicy acidity for balance, with a waft of petrol accenting the flavors of melon, orange granite and candied almond, followed by a stony finish.  Drink now through 2020.  400 cases made.” – AN 

 

RIESLING “GRAND CRU PFERSIGBERG” 2012 92 Points

“Nicely aromatic, with smoke, pine forest and verbena notes, this elegant white is open-knit and mouthwatering, offering a subtle mix of poached peach, lemon preserves, beeswax and crystallized honey. Features a snappy finish, accented by a touch of fleur de sel. Drink now through 2024. 416 cases made.” –AN

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