Agathe Bursin
Eminence Sylvaner
Alsace, France
Rain on the sidewalk, Asian pear, white peach. A little off dry with lots of body, but lacking a little acid. Better with food.
Rain on the sidewalk, Asian pear, white peach. A little off dry with lots of body, but lacking a little acid. Better with food.
Dec 30th, 2017
So, this is Agathe’s top cuvée of Sylvaner (which I’ve heard is one of her favorite grapes) grown in the Grand Cru “Zinnkoepfle” — the problem in Alsace is that Sylvaner is not considered a “noble” grape, and thus this wine is “Eminence” rather than identifying the vineyard site. With that said, spicy aromatics, floral and ripe white stonefruit aromas and flavors, great acid balance adds depth and complexity, super fine Alsatian Sylvaner!!
So, this is Agathe’s top cuvée of Sylvaner (which I’ve heard is one of her favorite grapes) grown in the Grand Cru “Zinnkoepfle” — the problem in Alsace is that Sylvaner is not considered a “noble” grape, and thus this wine is “Eminence” rather than identifying the vineyard site. With that said, spicy aromatics, floral and ripe white stonefruit aromas and flavors, great acid balance adds depth and complexity, super fine Alsatian Sylvaner!!
Oct 18th, 2024This Sylvaner is grown in the Zinnkoepfle Grand Cru (but is called “Eminence” because Sylvaner is not an Alsatian noble grape), fat and ripe, but shows underlying minerality and acidity, really just a lovely drink!!
This Sylvaner is grown in the Zinnkoepfle Grand Cru (but is called “Eminence” because Sylvaner is not an Alsatian noble grape), fat and ripe, but shows underlying minerality and acidity, really just a lovely drink!!
Mar 15th, 2023Absolutely terrific and complex Sylvaner from Grand Cru vineyard fruit, rich, complex, moderately sweet fruit on the palate, finishes with great acidity that cleans up the finish, excellent!!
Absolutely terrific and complex Sylvaner from Grand Cru vineyard fruit, rich, complex, moderately sweet fruit on the palate, finishes with great acidity that cleans up the finish, excellent!!
Apr 30th, 2022Very mineral aromas up front, refined and quite deep flavors, medium-long finish, this is honestly an outstanding Sylvaner!!
Very mineral aromas up front, refined and quite deep flavors, medium-long finish, this is honestly an outstanding Sylvaner!!
Jan 5th, 2022Paired with a good, not great, round of Époisses, simple lovely Sylvaner, spice and honey notes, great balance, medium-long finish, grapes are from the Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle!!
Paired with a good, not great, round of Époisses, simple lovely Sylvaner, spice and honey notes, great balance, medium-long finish, grapes are from the Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle!!
Jan 3rd, 2022Super clean and crisp, floral, spice, some mineral notes also, similar flavors, medium-long finish, terrific Sylvaner!!
Super clean and crisp, floral, spice, some mineral notes also, similar flavors, medium-long finish, terrific Sylvaner!!
Nov 13th, 2021
Der Eminence hat das Gewicht und die aromatische Komplexität eines Grand Crus, aber den Preis eines Mittelklasse-Weins ... Bürokratie hat also auch seine Vorteile!
Der Eminence hat das Gewicht und die aromatische Komplexität eines Grand Crus, aber den Preis eines Mittelklasse-Weins ... Bürokratie hat also auch seine Vorteile!
Sep 1st, 2015
