Description
The Beyer family is one of the most esteemed producers in Alsace. The Beyer family have been wine-growers in Eguisheim, the cradle of the Alsace wine-producing region, since 1580. In 1867, Emile BEYER founded the "Maison de Vin d'Alsace" (the Alsace wine house, currently run by Leon BEYER, who took over the reins from his father Leon BEYER senior in 1959, and his son Marc. Grapes cultivated on the best slopes of Eguisheim and the surrounding area are the raw material from which are made the prestigious Alsace wines. Combining the rigours of time-honoured tradition and modern techniques, creates a wine for an elite clientele and connoisseurs of great Alsace dry white wines, spirited and elegant, or mellow and sweet. "The BEYER wines were the most masculin : firm, broad, dry, substantial and I suppose, in a way traditional in style". - Hugh Johnson Ageing : to 6 years Vintage 2004: Aromatic Wines of Great Finesse After last year's unusual weather patterns, Alsace winemakers welcomed the 2004 harvest with much optimism. The Classic dry Alsace wines are fresh and fruity, with a body and weight that reflect the grape varietals, the soil, vineyard location and the particular vintage. They are wines of individual character. This Pinot Blanc is elegant with a hint of spice, well-rounded yet delicate, combines freshness and softness, representing the happy medium in the range of Alsace wines. A well-balanced wine.