FERNW-1 - Alsace - Pinot Blanc - 12.5%

This delightful Pinot Blanc originates from plots that are about 15 km after Colmar, in the North, near the famous Haut-Koenigsbourg castle. The 3 plots in Rorschwihr are on dark, chalky soils on heavy loess rock with a layer of deep sandy & clay soil. All the vines are on East & South East expositions & on gentle slopes.

Tasting Notes: Intense fruit forward nose, with a youthful expression of peach, quince & vanilla. Fresh & soft on the palate. A very delicate rounded wine with discrete, refined acidity & a persistent fruit finish.

Food Pairing: Perfect with onion tart, pâtés, quenelles, chicken vol-au-vent, soufflés (with cheese or potatoes) & green vegetables.

Industry Ratings: 90/100 Wine Enthusiast - January 2020

Serving Temperature: 10°C

FERNW-2 - Alsace - Riesling - 12.5%

The Riesling Reserve originates from 4 plots in Orschwiller & St Hippolyte on dark washed-calcareous soils with 15-20% of granitic stones, underneath there is a layer of sandy-clayey subsoil that offers this Riesling wonderful character & style.

Tasting notes: Intense nose with notes of wild peach, pineapple & grapefruit, which evolve into a floral style. On the palate, fresh & fruity, notes of grapefruit, buttered nuances & hazelnut. Very round & rich, due to its long ageing on lees, with gentle bitterness reminiscent of grapefruit peel. Fresh, structured with an elegant acidity, persistent fruit till the finish.

Food Pairing: Perfect to accompany dishes containing products of the sea such as

scallops, lobster, turbot & sea bream. Also excellent with chicken in a rich Riesling sauce.

Serving Temperature: 10°C

FERNW-4 - Alsace - Riesling - 14%

One wonderful parcel at the top of Rorschwihr (at an altitude of 320m), on dark chalky-clayed soils with Oligocene marly subsoil & hard-clay subsoil.

Tasting notes: Pineapple & grapefruit nose, that evolves into a floral style. Fresh, fruity & very round bodied wine, with a buttered note due to a long time on lees. Dry finish with a warm acidity. If you love Riesling with marvellous minerality, you can age up to 10 years.

Food Pairing: Perfect with seafood such as lobster, bar & turbot. Also the perfect accompaniment to any Asian inspired dish.

Industry Ratings: 91/100 Wine Enthusiast - January 2019

Serving Temperature: 10°C

FERNW-3 - Alsace - 30% Riesling, 30% Muscat, 30% Sylvaner, 10% Pinot Gris - 13%

This impressive blend has a lot to offer! Originating from a single plot in Bergheim, from dark chalky soils, hard calcareous subsoil & Oligocene marly subsoil. Deep, stony characteristics of the ground make their way through the layers of soil, to the vines & injects minerality into the wine.

Tasting Notes: Aromatic & youthful open nose. Fruity, smoky & peppery notes. Floral notes & fresh bread flavours from its time on lees. The palate is rich, mineral & fresh built on a bouquet of floral, mint, dried apricot & peach.

Food Pairing: Perfect with Asian food, fish & white meats such as: poultry in sauce, pheasant & pork belly.

Serving Temperature: 10°C

FERNW-5 - Alsace - 100% Pinot Gris - 13%

Winemaking Process: The Pinot Gris grapes were hand-harvested from 3 plots located in Bergheim, North of Colmar. The vineyard was managed according to the mode of Organic Agriculture, controlled by Ecocert. The grapes were direct pneumatic pressed with the whole bunch, cold settled, and fermented using natural yeast at cool temperatures. The wine was aged on lees for 6 to 8 months, underwent late clarification, and very fine filtration before bottling.

Tasting Notes: This Pinot Gris has a beautiful gold-yellow colour with amber reflections. On the nose, it has an open and young aroma with a smoky and peppery characteristic, followed by exotic fruits, vanilla, liquorice, and caramel. On the palate, there is a light carbonic perception due to its youth, and is a heady, heavy, and fleshy wine with an intensive vanilla, liquorice, and ripe fruit bouquet. It is powerful and round, making for a luxurious drinking experience.

Food Pairings: This wine is suitable as an aperitif, with white meat dishes like poultry in mushroom sauce. It can also pair well with dessert, making it a very gastronomic wine.

Serving Temperature: 10°C

FERNW-5 - Alsace - 100% Sylvaner - 13.5%

This Sylvaner is a result of 2 plots in Bergheim on 2 terroirs : Buhl & Pflaenzerreben, resting on calcic brown soils, marls Oligocene, clay & sand. This complex wine has expressive layers of tropical & citrus fruit with along & elegant finish.

Tasting Notes: Open & rich nose with toasted fresh bread, hazelnuts, citrus, grapefruit & pear drops. On the palate, dry with a powerful & warm acidity. Beautiful richness, balanced by a fresh fruit cocktail & full-bodied.

Food Pairing: Traditional French cuisine, pies, light salad dishes, grilled fish (trout with almonds), the St Jacques scallop & seafood.

Industry Rating: 92/100 WineEnthusiast April 2019 (with 2017)

Serving Temperature: 10ºC

FERNSPK-1 - Alsace - Chardonnay - 12%

The grapes are taken from 4 plots in Rorschwihr on dark chalky soils on heavy loess rock. Deep sandy-clayey soils. 3 plots in Orschwiller on dark washed-calcareous soils with 15-20% granitic stones. Silt sandy-clayey subsoil

Tasting notes: Intense & fresh nose. Fine bubbles with elegant citrus fruits notes of lemon & grapefruit. Nuances of bread yeasts & smoky notes. A fresh attack & structured acidity. Refreshing & fruity, with a creamy touch. Nuances of brioche & hot bread. Beautiful maturity.

Food Pairings: Perfect as an aperitif to celebrate an occasion or with decadent desserts. The cooked fruits flavours of the wine predispose it to accompany a tart tatin, pound cake, hot pears or canapés to start an evening with a bang!

Serving Temperature: 9-10°C

FERNSPK-2 - Alsace - Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay - 12.5%

Winemaking Process: This wine is made using organic farming practices that are regulated by ECOCERT. The use of pesticides and chemical fertilisers is avoided in favor of natural methods that promote soil health and biodiversity. The winemaking process is also carefully controlled to ensure the highest quality of wine.

Tasting Notes: This organic wine has a wonderful nose that is reminiscent of warm bread and nuts. There are also aromas of white fruit such as pear, apple, and peach, as well as ripe fruit like baked apple, quince, and apricots. Notes of orange blossom add to the complexity of the wine. On the palate, this wine has a silky and supple attack with fine acidity. It is smooth, elegant, and heady with aromas of brioche and butter cake. The wine has reached beautiful maturity, making it a delightful and enjoyable wine to drink.

Food Pairings: This wine is perfect as an aperitif and pairs well with desserts. It is intended for receptions, galas, and parties. This wine has an aging potential of up to 4 years.

Serving Temperature: Best served at a temperature of 8-9°C, not iced.

FERNSPK-3 - Alsace - Pinot Noir - 12.5%

Winemaking Process: The wine is made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes grown in Silberberg, a single plot in Rorschwihr, known for its deep clayey soils with marl and limestone. The vineyard is situated at an altitude of 350m, with an East and South East exposition and gentle slope. The vineyard is cultivated using organic farming practices, certified by ECOCERT.

Tasting Notes: The wine has a pale white color with pink nuances, and a brilliant, continuous, and fine effervescence. The nose is intense and fresh, with promising Pinot Noir aromas, very fruity on morello cherries and raspberries. There are also nuances of bread yeasts and smoky notes. The mouth has a fresh attack, and the wine is bodied with fresh acidity, elegant bubbles, and an onctuous and creamy touch. The grapes used to make the wine are very ripe, resulting in a long aftertaste on bodied acidity.

Food Pairings: This structured wine is suitable for both aperitifs and desserts. It can also pair well with white meat dishes like poultry in sauce, pigeon in brown sauce, as well as seafood made in a Crémant sauce such as mussels or warm oysters.

Serving Temperature: It is recommended to serve this wine at a temperature of 8-9°C and it can age for 5-6 years.