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Kuentz-Bas

Kuentz-Bas Riesling 2024

Price: $28.00

Tasting notes

Pale lemon in the glass, with a fresh nose of lime zest, green apple, white flowers, and a classic hint of wet-stone minerality. The palate is dry and racy, layered with citrus and orchard fruit and lifted by crisp, nervy acidity. The finish is clean, mineral, and refreshing.

BodyFruitTanninAcidity
SustainableHandmadeLow-sulfitesArtisanal
  • Style: Dry, light to medium-bodied white; pale lemon; citrus, orchard fruit and mineral aromas; 12.5% ABV
  • Grapes & Terroir: 100% Riesling; certified organic and biodynamic; clay-limestone and sandstone soils, Husseren-les-Châteaux, Alsace
  • Winemaking: Hand-harvested, spontaneous fermentation, aged on lees, minimal sulfur
  • Serving: Serve at 46-50°F; no decanting needed
  • Pairing: Choucroute, tarte flambée, oysters, roast chicken, goat cheese
  • Similar To: Classic dry Alsace or Mosel trocken Riesling for fans of mineral, aromatic whites

Kuentz-Bas Riesling is a classic, dry Alsatian white from a historic estate founded in 1795 in the village of Husseren-les-Châteaux. The domaine has been certified organic since 2007 and biodynamic since 2008, with minimal intervention in the cellar, no added yeasts or fining agents, and limited use of sulfur. The vineyards face south-southeast on clay-limestone and sandstone soils that give the wines deep texture and aromatic intensity. This Riesling shows the steely, mineral-driven, bone-dry style that defines Alsace.

A natural match for Alsatian classics like choucroute, tarte flambée, and onion tart, as well as roast chicken, grilled sausages, and pork. Its zesty acidity and minerality also make it a great partner for oysters, shellfish, sushi, and Asian-inspired dishes with ginger or lemongrass. Try it with goat cheese or Munster for a regional pairing.

Wine details

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:, White Wine
Wine Style:, Light Body
Grapes:, Riesling
Farming:, Organic and Biodynamic
Vintage:, 2024
Alcohol:, 12.5%
Country:, France
Region:, Alsace
Appellation:, Alsace AOC
Bottle Size:, 750ml
Sugar Level:, Low Sugar, Zero Added Sugar

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Kuentz-Bas Riesling 2024
$28.00

Producer profile

Kuentz-Bas

Maison Kuentz-Bas was first established by the Kuentz family in 1795, and the domaine as we know it today was forged through a marriage that joined the Kuentz and Bas families in 1895. Nestled in the town of Husseren-les-Châteaux, it sits at one of the highest points in Alsace, and the vineyards stretch out from the village over an area of ten hectares. A big change came in 2004 when the family sold their firm to fellow winemaker Jean-Baptiste Adam, the 14th generation of vignerons in his family and a passionate advocate for local terroir.

Kuentz-Bas has been certified organic since 2007 and biodynamic since 2008. The winemaking process prioritizes minimal intervention, with no added yeasts or fining agents, and limited use of sulfur. The focus is on the grapes, ensuring that each wine authentically reflects its terroir. The total production comes from steep slopes in and around the village of Husseren-les-Châteaux, and all grapes are hand-harvested.

Eager to restore Kuentz-Bas to its former glory, Adam lowered yields significantly and reverted to natural methods, following organic and biodynamic approaches to vineyard work. In the cellar, fermentations are spontaneous with native yeasts, and the wines are aged on their lees to build texture before bottling. The result is a range of transparent, terroir-driven Alsatian wines made with very little intervention.

Wine region

Alsace, France

Alsace sits in northeastern France between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, on the German border. Nestled between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, Alsace benefits from a sunny, dry climate and a long growing season. The Vosges shelter the vineyards from Atlantic rain, making this one of the driest regions in France and ideal for slow-ripening aromatic white grapes.

Alsace wines include dry, mineral-driven Riesling, earthy Pinot Gris, refreshing Pinot Blanc, exuberant Gewurztraminer, and elegant Pinot Noir, from easy-drinking AOC Alsace bottlings to complex Grand Cru wines from 51 distinct sites and rich late harvest wines. Most Alsace wines are single-varietal bottlings and are labeled with the grape name. The region is also one of the greenest wine-producing areas in France, with 36% of its vineyard area certified organic. Riesling, the region's calling card, is dry, fresh and floral in its youth, developing complex mineral and flint character with age.

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We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

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Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

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