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Cuvée Anne

Cuvée Anne 1998 Archived REVIEWS

Decanter - March 2005

4 Stars - Highly Rec "Apricot, honey and lychee aromas, and silky textured sweetness."

Wine Enthusiast - M.S. - December 2003

91 Points "Exciting musk and peach aromas make for an attractive, pure nose. More peach fruit drives the palate along with melon and cinnamon. When it transitions to the finish, things turn smoky, dry and complex. This is very well made and should find wide appeal."

Wine & Spirits - August 2003

93 Points "Cuvee Anne is made only in select vintages, this being the tenth since 1945. In '98, it's bold and heady, a huge globe of a wine, with a buxom texture pointed up by gewurtz spice. The spice lasts, sticks to the taste buds like the prick of holly leaves even as the texture feels more like a gel, wholesome and round. The wine seems rich rather than sweet, for pork in aspic or other rich and savory meats."

Cuvée Anne

Cuvée Anne 1997 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - B.S. - May 31, 2001

94 Points "Pure nectar. Ripe with apricot and mango aromas and flavors, augmented by grapefruit, rose and burnt sugar, all on a lively, concentrated framework. It maintains grace and harmony, too. Nice smoky note on the finish."

Cuvée Christine

Cuvée Christine 2005 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - Bruce Sanderson - October 15, 2007

90 Points "This mouthcoating wine shows delicate flavors of orange and cream, with hints of vanilla and rose. Soft, with a melt-in-your-mouth quality and a hint of dried herbs on the finish. Drink now through 2020."

Cuvée Christine

Cuvée Christine 2004 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - Bruce Sanderson - October 15, 2007

93 Points "This elegant wine offers a panoply of flavors, with peaty earth and coffee notes underscoring dried apricot and bergamot, with a hint of basil. Off-dry, with well-integrated acidity and a tinge of grapefruit on the finish. Drink now through 2020."

Cuvée Christine

Cuvée Christine 2000 Archived REVIEWS

Wine & Spirits - December 2003

91 Points "Scents of orange blossom and rose rise from the glass; it's vividly sweet, full of lime flavor and a chalky minerality, with a zesty acidity that keeps it fresh and alive."

Wine Enthusiast - M.S. - December 2003

91 Points "Gorgeous pear, lychee and apricot waft up from the glass in exotic harmony. The honeyed palate bursts with brown sugar and cinnamon toast along with dried stone fruits. Robust and rich, but not cloying. Quite a serious and very good sweet wine..."

Wine Spectator - B.S. - June 2003

93 Points "A mouthful of wine. Full, sweet and lush, with botrytis adding honey and spice notes to the tropical fruit and floral flavors. Very concentrated and intense enough for foie gras or Munster cheese. Drink now through 2008."

Cuvée Christine

Cuvée Christine 1998 Archived REVIEWS

Wine & Spirits - December 2003

93 Points "Harvested from raisined grapes not yet affected from botrytis, it's bold, heady stuff, with aromas recalling tropical fruits and spices, and a texture that's dense and satiny."

Cuvée Clarisse Pinot Gris

Cuvée Clarisse Pinot Gris 2000 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - Bruce Sanderson - August 22, 2007

90 Points "A lush wine, with mushroom and earth notes accented by apricot jam and dried papaya flavors. The viscous texture and soft structure is held together by a good vein of integrated acidity. Drink now through 2015."

Cuvée Clarisse Pinot Gris

Cuvée Clarisse Pinot Gris 1999 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Enthusiast - R.V. - February 2006

95 Points "A pure, beautifully structured wine, with layers of dry botrytis delicately poised over mangoes and spice. Intriguing because it is both sweet and dry at the same time, a great balancing act, and it manages to retain varietal character, hard to do with sweet wines."

Gewurztraminer Fleur

Gewurztraminer Fleur 2005 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - Bruce Sanderson - September 30, 2007

88 Points "A delicate style and on the dry side, this evokes citrus and lychee notes. Remains demure through the moderate finish. Drink now."

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kessler

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kessler 2008

Wine Spectator - Alison Napjus - October 31, 2011

90 Points "A floral version that's just off-dry and lush, backed by juicy acidity and a smoky undercurrent. This layers candied orange and pineapple notes with pleasantly bitter hints of pink grapefruit peel and green papaya, with a touch of curry spices. A rich style, but balanced nonetheless."

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kessler 2004

Wine Enthusiast - December 22, 2011

90 Points "Mid-gold color. Intense on the nose, showing lots of developed aromas of savory earthiness and honey, with hints of botrytis and spice adding complexity. Quite dry, with dominant earthy savoriness and spice following through on the palate alongside flavors of dried apricots and golden raisins. Smooth, rich and viscous but balanced by fresh acidity. Fairly full-bodied, with a fairly long rich finish."

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kessler 2004 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - Alison Napjus - October 31, 2009

90 Points "This dry version is beginning to show its age nicely, with dried orange peel, quince, clove, smoke and nut notes. Well-meshed right now, with bright acidity, a refined texture and a lovely lingering finish of smoke and orange marmalade."

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kessler 2002 Archived REVIEWS

Quarterly Review of Wines - Richard L. Elia - July 2010

"The noblest of the Schlumberger wines we tasted that day. Deep gold hue, mineral-earthy petroleum nose, with aromatic floral notes, deeply concentrated, huge structure, with finish to match. Buy as much as you can."

Wine & Spirits - Peter Liem - April 2006

89 Points "Aromas of apricot jam, guava and jackfruit mingle with a sandy, stony minerality."

Wine Enthusiast - J.C. - November 01, 2005

90 Points "Oily and musky on the nose, giving the impression of great concentration and ripeness - an impression that's borne out by the impressively rich pear and honey flavors. Slightly sweet, but balanced by good minerality."

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kessler 2001 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - B.S. - June 15, 2004

89 Points "Accessible and harmonious. Full-bodied, lush and full of vanilla, honey, litchi and spice flavors on an open frame, yet with enough structure to keep it focused through the lingering finish. Drink now."

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kitterlé

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kitterlé 2005 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - Bruce Sanderson - September 30, 2007

89 Points "Rich and focused, with juicy flavors of lychee, rose and honey. Charming and very open, with a hint of grapefruit peel on the finish. Drink now through 2015."

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kitterlé

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kitterlé 2002 Archived REVIEWS

Decanter World Wine Awards - November 2006

Gold Medal Winner "A powerful nose with pure and really expanse spicy aromas. This is a big step-up in quality for the region - impressive So sweet, yet not cloying. Up to 10 years."

Wine & Spirits - April 2006

90 Points "This feels like a Vendange Tardive in its densely concentrated flavors of marmalade, ginger and preserved lemon, its acidity thrusting through the richness to expand and elongate the aromas on the finish. Pair it with seared foie gras."

Wine Spectator - B.S. - October 2005

90 Points "This is showing some development, along with a vanilla note accenting its grapefruit and spice flavors. Balanced, with a supple texture, it's ready now. Typical grapefruit finish boosts the finish. Drink now through 2008."

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kitterlé

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kitterlé 2001 Archived REVIEWS

The Washington Times - Paul Lukacs - September 06, 2006

"Recommended"

Wine Spectator - B.S. - June 15, 2003

91 Points "Smooth, on the sweet side, packed with honey and butterscotch, with accents of citrus and spice. Balanced on the soft side, yet finishes cleanly. A partner for blue cheeses and soft cow's milk cheeses."

Gewurztraminer Les Princes Abbés

Gewurztraminer Les Princes Abbés 2008

Wine Spectator - Alison Napjus - October 31, 2011

90 Points "This refined white is driven by finely tuned acidity, with a smoky, minerally undercurrent and subtle notes of Gala apple, orchard blossoms, apricot and dried papaya. A tang of salt plays on the long finish."

Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbés

Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbés 2007 Archived REVIEWS

Quarterly Review of Wines - Richard L. Elia - July 2010

"Nice everyday, casual wine, and even better as an aperitif, that’s crisp and fragrant and lively."

Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbés

Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbés 2006 Archived REVIEWS

Wall Street Journal - Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher - May 23, 2009

Best of Tasting -- V "...A world-class bargain...This is so very easy—perfectly balanced fruit and acidity with some weight, but not too much. Melons and spices and a delivery as smooth as a cool stream."

Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbés

Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbés 2005 Archived REVIEWS

Miami Herald - Fred Tasker - July 17, 2008

Highly Recommended "Aromas of Granny Smith apples; flavors of white grapefruit; crisp, with almost a hint of sweetness."

Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbés

Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbés 2004 Archived REVIEWS

Tampa Tribune - Kurt Loft - July 25, 2007

"The Les Princes Abbes is light and refreshing, but let your glass sit awhile as it takes on depth and a rich perfume."

San Francisco Chronicle - W. Blake Gray - January 26, 2007

2 Stars "A fifty-fifty blend of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Auxerrois (a grape permitted in any quantity in Alsace without need for label notification), this wine has a bright lemon flavor with notes of apple, flint and pine needles."

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kessler

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kessler 2007

Wine Spectator - Alison Napjus - August 31, 2011

91 Points "This silky white delivers lightly honeyed flavors of apricot, orange gélee, smoke and just a touch of toffee. Racy acidity finds precise balance with the wine's riper flavor profile, resulting in an elegant wine offering a long, spicy finish."

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kessler 2006 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator Online - Alison Napjus - 2010

90 points "A subtle white, with a delicate floral fragrance and finely woven acidity. Shows dry, smoky flavors of white peach, dried apple and fresh earth, with a touch of beeswax on the lightly juicy finish."

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kessler 2005 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - Bruce Sanderson - September 30, 2007

91 Points "This lush white is perfumed and smoky, with flavors of dried apricot and guava underscored by tangerine and spice. Has a creamy mouthfeel and a lingering, juicy finish. Drink now through 2020."

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kessler 2001 Archived REVIEWS

Decanter World Wine Awards - November 2006

Silver Medal Winner "Quite complex nose, exotic fruit and spice. Nice mouthfeel; toffee botrytis richness; complex, full. Sweet not cloying, some age showing. Drink now."

Wine Enthusiast - R.V. - February 2006

95 Points "This Pinot Gris shows sweetness, some honey but also a fine mineral structure, which promises aging at least for 10 years."

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé 2008

Wine Spectator - Alison Napjus - August 31, 2011

90 Points "This aromatic Pinot Gris shows pretty apple blossom, spring forest, star fruit, lemon curd and smoke notes. Bright and tangy acidity keeps this lively and well-balanced. The anise-tinged finish lingers."

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé 2006 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - Alison Napjus - October 31, 2008

90 points "Up-front floral, apricot, quince and honey notes are backed by firm acidity and structure in this rich, silky white."

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé 2005 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - Bruce Sanderson - September 30, 2007

91 Points "The lightly floral nose belies the intensity of this off-dry white. The silky palate show honeyed flavors of guava and peach, to which a slightly bitter orange peel note is a pleasant counterpoint. Ends with a delicious, mouthwatering tang. Drink now through 2020. Tasted twice, with consistent notes."

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé 2002 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Enthusiast - R.V. - February 2006

94 Points, #37 of "T "A beautiful wine, balancing acidity, spice and fresh peach flavors with structure and ageability. This brings out all the characters of a great Pinot Gris, elegance and power combining harmony."

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé 2001 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - B.S. - October 2005

93 Points "Bordering on vendange tardive style, this luscious, medium-dry white, is concentrated is intense. Quince paste, apricot and pastry flavors come to mind. Seamless, resonating on the long finish. Drink now through 2010."

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Spiegel

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Spiegel 2007 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - Alison Napjus - September 30, 2009

91 points "An elegant wine with much to offer, from the pretty floral nose to the well-meshed acidity to the flavors of pear sorbet, ripe apricot and clementine. An undercurrent of spice lingers on the long finish."

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Spiegel

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Spiegel 2005 Archived REVIEWS

Quarterly Review of Wines - Richard L. Elia - July 2010

"Delicious. Aromas of peaches, crisp acidity, earthy notes, smooth texture with lots of structure and flavorful finish."

Wine Spectator - Bruce Sanderson - September 30, 2007

90 Points "There’s a spicy edge to the dried apricot and grapefruit flavors in this white, accented by racy acidity and a thread of honey. Delicate, with finely tuned balance. Drink now through 2018."

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Spiegel

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Spiegel 2004 Archived REVIEWS

Gourmet - Gerald Asher - August 2007

Recommended "[A]n altogether different meaning of the word rich...delicious, full, opulent...extraordinary depth...has an appropriate, haunting touch of sweetness at the close."

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Spiegel

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Spiegel 2002 Archived REVIEWS

Wine & Spirits - April 2006

90 Points "This is very ripe, with taut acidity and subtly textured minerality buttressing the sweet white peach and kumquat flavors."

Wine Enthusiast - R.V. - February 2006

91 Points "A full, fresh wine, with very ripe, apricot fruit. This is generous, packed with spice and lychee flavors and with fine balancing acidity."

Wine Spectator - B.S. - October 2005

90 Points "Lush, open and immediately appealing for its violet, quince and vanilla aromas and flavors matched to a soft, yet lively, structure, ending with a grapefruit aftertaste. Drink now through 2010."

Pinot Gris Les Princes Abbés

Pinot Gris Les Princes Abbés 2009

Wine Spectator - Alison Napjus - July 31, 2011

91 Points Smart Buy "Hints of smoke, lemon curd and fresh forest floor add layers of complexity to the flavors of white peach, pink grapefruit and spiced orange peel in this well-cut white, which is elegant, with fine focus, a silky texture and a tangy, mouthwatering finish. Drink now through 2019."

Pinot Gris Les Princes Abbés 2007 Archived REVIEWS

Wine & Spirits - Peter Liem - December 2009

92 points, Best Buy "This thrives on balance and freshness, its clean, primary flavors of pear, kiwi and citrus feeling silky and clear. It's accented by a stony complexity that buttresses the fruit flavors, adding to the wine's energy and finesse."

Wine Spectator - Alison Napjus - September 30, 2009

90 points "Delicate flavors of white peach, clementine and spice are shy today, but they sit on a solid framework of nervy acidity. A pleasant fleur de sel note runs through the wine, leading to the mouthwatering finish."

Pinot Gris Vendange Tardive

Pinot Gris Vendange Tardive 1998 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Enthusiast - R.V. - February 2006

89 Points "Honey, toast and marmalade combine in this delicately sweet wine. There are current flavors, acidity, herbs and some spice. A fine wine that remains fresh and crisp."

Riesling Grand Cru Kessler

Riesling Grand Cru Kessler 2007 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Enthusiast - Roger Voss - December 01, 2010

94 Points #42 on the Top 100 Cellar Selections -- "With a few years’ aging, this is beginning to show its almond and toast side. The fresh acidity is now melding beautifully into a soft, ripe texture with layers of spice and acidity. Certainly worth aging further."

Riesling Grand Cru Kessler

Riesling Grand Cru Kessler 2005 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - Bruce Sanderson - August 22, 2007

90 Points "This feels bone dry (despite 11 grams per liter residual sugar), which accentuates the structure and makes this more austere. There's a nice core of peach, apple and mineral flavors that pulse through it. Best from 2008 through 2020."

Riesling Grand Cru Kitterlé

Riesling Grand Cru Kitterlé 1999 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - B.S. - November 01, 2005

91 Points "Renowned for its Riesling, the Kitterle vineyard in Geubwiller benefits from southern exposure, meaning the fruit is generally able to ripen. This 1999 is impressive in its developing complexity, showing layers of petrol, fine acidity, minerality and elegance. Give it an other three to four years."

Riesling Grand Cru Saering

Riesling Grand Cru Saering 2008

Wine Spectator - Alison Napus - October 15, 2011

92 Points "A fresh Riesling, with bright and tangy acidity and flavors of passion fruit, kumquat, quince and black licorice snap. Well-integrated, with a sweet, smoky layer running through the wine and lingering on the mouthwatering finish."

Riesling Grand Cru Saering 2007 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - Alison Napjus - November 15, 2009

89 Points "Light-bodied and tangy. A pleasant acacia blossom note underscores the grapefruit zest, star fruit and sea salt flavors, with well-defined acidity. There's a hint of minerality on the finish."

Riesling Grand Cru Saering 2006 Archived REVIEWS

Quarterly Review of Wines - Richard L. Elia - July 2010

"This brings a new respect for Alsatian Grand Cru: beautiful yellow and gold colors, rich texture, engaging pungent petroleum aromas, with whiffs of perfume and flowers. Deep, long, and delicious. Buy lots."

Riesling Grand Cru Saering 2005 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - Bruce Sanderson - August 22, 2007

90 Points "Earthy in aroma, giving way to peach and quince flavors on a generous frame. A dry white, with the flesh winning out over the structure until the grapefruit-tinged finish takes over. From a 7.5-acre parcel mid-slope. Best from 2008 through 2018."

Riesling Grand Cru Saering 2004 Archived REVIEWS

San Francisco Chronicle - W. Blake Gray - January 26, 2007

2 and 1/2 Stars "Domaines Schlumberger is the largest vineyard owner in Alsace, with more than 330 acres. Most of its vines are on steep, terraced slopes, and the winery uses horses instead of tractors. This wine comes from a vineyard with sandy soil mixed with gravel and chalk, and you can taste it: There's plenty of mineral along with some sweet citrus and a toasty note on the long finish."

Riesling Grand Cru Saering 2002 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Enthusiast - J.C. - November 2005

91 Points "Blasts from the glass with intense apple and mineral aromas, followed by full-bodied (but not heavy) flavors on the palate. Picks up a hint of anise in the mouth, then finishes long, with lingering notes of fruit and mineral oil. This explosive wine is drinking well already, but should age gracefully over at least the next 5 - 7 years."

Riesling Les Prince Abbés

Riesling Les Prince Abbés 2006 Archived REVIEWS

Quarterly Review of Wines - Richard L. Elia - July 2010

"Deeply yellow, brisk aromatics of flowers and earthy-mineral notes, soft acids; it’s lovely, long and deep."

Riesling Les Prince Abbés

Riesling Les Prince Abbés 2005 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - December 31, 2007

90 points, #85 of To "This family-owned estate was established in 1810. One of the largest in Alsace, it is managed by Séverine Beydon-Schlumberger and her uncle Alain Beydon-Schlumberger. Its Riesling Les Princes Abbés includes grapes from the winery's steep, Grand Cru vineyards along the Vosges Mountains near Guebwiller. After fermentation in large, temperature-controlled oak casks, the wine ages in stainless steel tanks for 12 to 18 months."

Wine Spectator - October 31, 2007

90 points, "Great Va "Riesling is the leading grape variety in this northeast France region lying near the German border. The grapes for this wine come from top vineyards such as the grand crus Kitterlé and Kessler. It was fermented in stainless-steel tanks and then aged on lees for up to eight months. This is an elegant, light- to medium-bodied white, with concentrated peach, citrus and mineral flavors."

Wine Spectator - Bruce Sanderson - August 22, 2007

90 Points "Elegant, dry and light- to medium-bodied, with concentrated peach, citrus and mineral flavors melding together. Stays focused through the lingering finish. Drink now through 2016."

Riesling Les Prince Abbés

Riesling Les Prince Abbés 2004 Archived REVIEWS

Wine News - Todd M. Wernstrom - March 2007

90 Points "Subtle, dusty and lean; cleansing minerals and citrus. As good as it gets at this price point."

Riesling Les Prince Abbés

Riesling Les Prince Abbés 2000 Archived REVIEWS

Wine Spectator - B.S. - July 31, 2004

91 Points "This is lush and though it starts out off-dry, the racy structure emerges midpalate, driving the floral, peach and mineral flavors to a long, dry conclusion. It really sings on the finish today, with a long, smoky aftertaste. Drink now through 2010."

Riesling Les Princes Abbés

Riesling Les Princes Abbés 2003 Archived REVIEWS

San Francisco Chronicle - W. Blake Gray - January 26, 2007

2 and 1/2 Stars "This intensely aromatic wine delivers aromas and flavors of pear, diesel, apricot, pinecones and mushrooms, with a long, stony finish."

Riesling Les Princes Abbés

Riesling Les Princes Abbés 2002 Archived REVIEWS

San Francisco Chronicle - W. Blake Gray - January 26, 2007

2 and 1/2 Stars "Thisintensely aromatic wine delivers aromas and flavors of pear, diesel, apricot, pinecones and mushrooms, with a long, stony finish."

Vintage Experiences - Dan Berger - January 05, 2006

Wine of the Week "Classic "petroleum," pear, and mineral aroma, and a crisp, dry finish. Many Alsace houses have gone astray recently by making their wines too sweet, but this dramatic effort is not only well-priced but tart enough to go with a wide array of lighter foods."