COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Maison Jean Huttard
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Maison Jean Huttard, located in the historic village of Zellenberg, Alsace, has a winemaking legacy dating back to 1860. The estate, now led by siblings Antoine and Hélène Huttard, is known for its pioneering spirit, with grandfather Jean-Jacques Huttard being instrumental in the launch of the Crémant d'Alsace AOC and the first to plant Chardonnay in the region. The 'Les Visages' range, including 'Le Dandy' cuvée, reflects a commitment to expressing the unique terroir of Alsace through minimal intervention winemaking. The vineyards are farmed organically and biodynamically, with vines averaging over 30 years old, situated on hillsides at altitudes of 250-350 meters with clay-limestone and limestone soils. This specific cuvée is a testament to the estate's dedication to quality and tradition.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Farmed using certified organic and biodynamic practices.
Fact 02
Vines for this cuvée are over 30 years old.
Fact 03
The estate's grandfather was a pioneer of Crémant d'Alsace.
Fact 04
The wine is naturally vinified and bottled unfiltered.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 'Les Visages' Le Dandy 2019 is a dry white wine crafted with a philosophy of minimal intervention. Grapes are hand-harvested from vines over 30 years old and are directly pressed as whole bunches using pneumatic presses for approximately 4 hours. Fermentation is spontaneous, driven by indigenous yeasts at low temperatures. The wine undergoes gravity settling without any additives. It is naturally vinified and bottled unfiltered. The wine is aged for 20 months on its fine lees in neutral cellar tanks, contributing to its texture and depth.
