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Domaine Léon Heitzmann · Alsace
DOMAINE LÉON HEITZMANNRiesling Vieilles Vignes 2023
In Ammerschwihr, at the foot of the Vosges, a seventh-generation family tends Riesling vines approaching seventy years old. This dry white reflects the domaine's minimal-intervention philosophy and the character of its old-vine parcels.
- Wine type
- Dry white, still
- Grape
- Riesling 100%
- Appellation
- AOC Alsace
- Origin
- Ammerschwihr, Alsace, France
- Drinking window
- —
- Recommended temperature
- 8–10°C
- Alcohol
- —
- Bottle size
- 750ml
About the Domaine
Domaine Léon Heitzmann has farmed vineyards around Ammerschwihr since 1804, and is now guided by its seventh generation, Laurence Heitzmann, together with the neighboring Domaine Clément Klur, joined in 2017.
Across roughly 17 hectares farmed organically (AB) and biodynamically (Demeter) at the estate level, the domaine favors a minimal-intervention approach that lets each parcel's character come through in the glass.
Taste profile
In the glass
RIESLING VIEILLES VIGNES 2023
Scale1–5
BG wine structure estimate
Comparative profile within the Bacchus Global wine range.
Delicate and elegant, with white flowers, lemon and grapefruit citrus, and faint hints of peach and pear.
Complex and mineral-driven, fresh and lively, broadening across the mid-palate with a long, balanced finish between acidity and minerality; dry and tightly structured.
Pale yellow with green reflections, signaling youthful freshness.
Before it reaches the glass
Temperature
8–10°C, with slight warming in the glass to reveal more aromatic complexity.
Timing
Enjoy according to bottle condition.
Glassware
—
At the table
The wine's fresh citrus character and mineral-driven acidity give it a natural versatility at the table.
Its bright fruit and structured finish work well alongside dishes that combine richness with clean, herbal or citrus accents, rather than very heavy or intensely spiced preparations.
Japanese
- Nigiri sushi with salmon or tuna
- Sashimi of fatty fish such as tuna
- Light seafood dishes served at a buffet-style spread
Why it worksThe wine's citrus notes and clean acidity complement the richness of fatty fish and refresh the palate between bites, without overwhelming delicate seafood preparations.
Thai
- Pla kapong neung manao (steamed sea bass with lime)
- Poo pad pong curry (crab stir-fried in curry sauce)
- Som tam poo (green papaya salad with crab)
Why it worksThe wine's acidity and fruit help balance the tang of lime and the gentle heat of Thai curry and salad dressings, keeping the pairing lively rather than heavy.
Western
- A charcuterie board
- Aged Comté or Munster cheese
- Sole meunière with a light lemongrass beurre blanc
Why it worksThe wine's structure stands up to the richness of charcuterie and washed-rind cheese, while its citrus edge echoes the butter sauce in classic sole meunière.
From cellar to bottle
Winemaking
Fermentation is understood to rely on native yeasts, with aging in large traditional Alsatian oak foudres, consistent with the domaine's general minimal-intervention approach.
Product detail
Grapes for this cuvée come from old-vine parcels aged 35 to 70 years, harvested entirely by hand in keeping with the domaine's estate-wide practice on its steep-sloped vineyards, and bottled in 750ml format under the AOC Alsace appellation.
Estate & Origin
In 2017 the domaine joined forces with the neighboring biodynamic estate Domaine Clément Klur. Kaefferkopf remains the domaine's long-held home Grand Cru, while this Riesling Vieilles Vignes comes from the estate's own old-vine parcels outside the Grand Cru boundaries.
Official producer website→Certification
Demeter · Demeter France
Demeter Biodynamic
This Riesling Vieilles Vignes bottling is listed in Demeter's certification database across the 2018–2023 vintages, reflecting the estate's biodynamic farming, practiced since 2008 and certified since 2016.
Trade information
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