The Lucien Albrecht Grands Crus vineyards are found in the south of Alsace, in a handful of communities neighboring Orschwihr. Lucien Albrecht Alsace Grands Crus feature a dry, full-bodied character; they are both robust and graceful, due to their atypical planting on unique terroirs.

RIESLING GRAND CRU OLLWILLER

The Grand Cru Ollwiller, located in the southern Alsace region near Wuenheim, is one of the oldest and most prestigious wine-growing terroirs in the area. Nestled at the foot of the Vosges foothills, this historic vineyard is distinguished by its marl-sandstone soils, which provide grape varieties like Riesling and Gewurztraminer with a unique expression, combining finesse and complexity.

TASTING NOTES With its shiny pale yellow colour and silver tints, the Riesling Grand Cru Ollwiller shows a remarkable nose, refined, intense with mineral aromas and notes of citrus peels, mandarin, aromas of stone fruit (plum). After a fresh attack it shows a sweet bitterness and a great persistence on the palate, a good freshness and is well-balanced.

FOOD PAIRING The delicate flavours of the Riesling Ollwiller pairs well fishes in sauce, poultry with citrus sauce, goat’s cheeses, scallop.

PINOT GRIS GRAND CRU SPIEGEL

Located between Guebwiller and Bergholtz, in the southern part of the Alsace Wine Route, the Grand Cru Spiegel is located on a medium slope and has sandy-clay soils covered with sandstone pebbles.

TASTING NOTES This Pinot Gris presents a intense gold colour. It develops a refined nose with aromas of candied fruits (quince, pear), fig and dried apricot. The palate is ample, and presents the same flavours.

FOOD PAIRING The delicate flavours of the Pinot Gris Grand Cru Spiegel match well veal tajine with figs, apricot rosemary pie, foie gras with quince gelée.

GEWURZTRAMINER GRAND CRU SPIEGEL

Located between Guebwiller and Bergholtz, in the southern part of the Alsace Wine Route, the Grand Cru Spiegel is located on a medium slope and has sandy-clay soils covered with sandstone pebbles.

TASTING NOTES It presents a brilliant straw yellow colour with gold tints. The nose is charmer with aromas of spices (clove, white pepper) and citrus (pomelo, kumquat). The second nose is floral (peony). The palate is silky, with a great length of flavours of mango and passion fruit, which enhance all the delicacy and finesse of the variety.

FOOD PAIRING It is perfect as an aperitif, but will also be the perfect companion to a rack of lamb with honey and citrus, and fruit desserts.