François Baur

Brand Alsace Grand Cru Riesling

9.225 ratings
9.18 pro ratings
Brand, Turckheim, Alsace, France
Riesling
Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chili & Hot Spicy, White Fish, Fruit Desserts, Meaty & Oily Fish, Duck, Goat & Feta Cheese, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
Nicole DeCicco

In its prime spot. Layers of honey, smoke, and ripe pears.

In its prime spot. Layers of honey, smoke, and ripe pears.

1 person found it helpfulMar 10th, 2015
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.9

Lovely, round and Rich on the palate with a slightly nice oxidative style. Great round mouth feel and moderately long finish.

Lovely, round and Rich on the palate with a slightly nice oxidative style. Great round mouth feel and moderately long finish.

1 person found it helpfulDec 17th, 2014
Nicole Hakli

Sommelier The NoMad Restaurant

9.2

Dry botrytis= drytritis

Dry botrytis= drytritis

Apr 4th, 2015
Sasha Smith

Wine Blogger Spin the Bottle NY

9.1

Smoky honey/candied citrus peel. Lovely richness and weight that is 100% Alsatian Riesling...amazing with tortilla soup.

Smoky honey/candied citrus peel. Lovely richness and weight that is 100% Alsatian Riesling...amazing with tortilla soup.

Feb 16th, 2015
Joe Cracco

Ripe fruit and mineral. Healthy dose of petrol. Tasty. Great value.

Ripe fruit and mineral. Healthy dose of petrol. Tasty. Great value.

Nov 21st, 2015
Kat Ruiz

crisp & minerals. delicious with Chinese food!

crisp & minerals. delicious with Chinese food!

May 31st, 2015
Joe Cracco

Great. Tiny bit of petrol. Little bit of Carmel Apple. Good round acid and plenty of mineral.

Great. Tiny bit of petrol. Little bit of Carmel Apple. Good round acid and plenty of mineral.

Apr 7th, 2015
Jean Z. Poh

Honey, pear, apricot, yellow raisins, hint of chalk.

Honey, pear, apricot, yellow raisins, hint of chalk.

Mar 27th, 2015
Eric Turiansky

Pairing. 1 of 7.

Pairing. 1 of 7.

Feb 6th, 2015
Fulani Hart

Starts off very lite and surprises with a great progression into a nice round full oaky finish.

Starts off very lite and surprises with a great progression into a nice round full oaky finish.

Sep 5th, 2013