Domaine Barmès-Buecher - Hengst Alsace Grand Cru Riesling 2022

Domaine Barmès-Buecher began in 1985 when Geneviève Barmès (née Buecher) and her husband François Barmès combined the vineyards of their respective families which each had owned since the 17th century. Today, their son Maxime runs the vineyard and vinification with the help of his mother and sister, Sophie. The domaine has been certified biodynamic since the 2001 vintage and grows 8 varietals on 17 hectares of vineyards split over 7 different terroirs including 3 Grand Crus.

Barmès-Buecher's Hengst Alsace Grand Cru is 100% Riesling grown at an altitude between 270-360 meters on stony calcareous marl soils. Hengst means "stallion" in German, and the wines can be explosive and powerful with the capability of ageing for 20+ years. Barmès-Beucher does an beautiful job with this wine. The Hengst Riesling showcases ripe stone fruit flavors with a touch of honey, balanced by a steely acidity and underlying minerality. The wine does an excellent job of balancing the low levels of residual sugar with the acid, leaving you with a dry, crisp finish. Enjoy with a fabulous range of dishes from sushi or ceviche to spicy Thai and Vietnamese foods to smoked fish or pork belly!