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Château de Riquewihr

Château de Riquewihr is not actually a wine subregion but rather a historic castle and winery located in the village of Riquewihr within Alsace, France. Riquewihr itself is a renowned wine-producing village in the Haut-Rhin department, known for its exceptional terroir combining sheltered slopes, varied soils, and a relatively dry microclimate due to the Vosges Mountains' rain shadow effect. The area is particularly celebrated for its aromatic white wines, especially Riesling, Gewürztraminer, and Pinot Gris, with some vineyards holding Grand Cru status.

Region
Alsace
Wines
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Wines from Château de Riquewihr

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Dopff & Irion Crustaces

Dopff & Irion

White

'Crustaces' (French for 'crustaceans') telegraphs exactly what this wine was born to do – pair beautifully with seafood. This Alsatian blend from the historic house of Dopff & Irion is essentially a love letter to shellfish, with a mineral profile and zippy acidity that makes seafood dishes sing. The beauty of this wine lies in its precision and purity – there's no oak to mask the crystalline fruit flavors, just the honest expression of Alsatian terroir. The blend combines Riesling's backbone of acidity and minerality with the soft, rounded notes of Pinot Blanc. It's the vinous equivalent of a cool ocean breeze – refreshing, invigorating, and exactly what you want on a warm day. While the name suggests shellfish, don't let that limit you – this versatile white is happy to accompany everything from sushi to salads to solo sipping.