Cave de Turckheim Réserve Pinot Blanc is a crisp and supple white wine, with a delicately fresh and fruity nose with hints of white flowers. Its well-balanced taste has good weight on the palate with aromas of apples and lemon. Ideal for apéritifs and versatile food pairings, such as asparagus risotto, salads, and light chicken dishes.

About the Producer

Widely regarded as one of the best co-operatives in the world, Cave de Turckheim lies at the mouth of the Munster Valley. Working closely with 180 partners, its vineyards span the full breadth of Alsatian terroir and grape varieties. Cave de Turckheim only produces wine from the grapes of its member growers, it is a récoltant not a négociant.

Substantial investment in the winery has enabled the team to vinify many parcels of grapes separately, offering Michel Lihrmann (senior winemaker for 25 years) the chance to highlight each wine's nuances in his signature dry, yet fruit forward, style.

Committed to producing the highest quality wines, growers are encouraged to keep yields low - for example, Cave de Turckheim voluntarily caps yields for its Grands Crus vineyards at 45hl/ha rather than the permitted 55hl/ha - and to pick the grapes by hand. This is part of a long term and innovative strategy of sustainability that includes developing the largest holdings of organic vineyards in Alsace, using natural alternatives to chemical treatments, and a green overview of all vineyard practices. Alongside some great organic wines, the extensive range runs from the excellent value Tradition wines right through to individual Grand Cru bottlings, plus fantastic Crémants d’Alsace and Vendange Tardive dessert wines.

Vineyard and Winery

This 100% Pinot Blanc is blended from Pinot Blanc Auxerrois and Pinot Blanc grown on the granitic slopes from the villages of Zimmerbach, Walbach, Wihr au Val, which constitute the Val St-Grégoire, at the beginning of the “Vallée de Munster”. Traditional vinification in stainless steel tanks. Fermentation temperature of 19°C. With access to the diverse soils of the Munster valley, Cave de Turckheim excel at Pinot Blanc. For their Reserve range they make a selection of the most expressive cuves to blend a classic Pinot Blanc which is elegant and textured.