Lise’s Tastings Sessions — Episode 1: Alsace, in Three Emotions

One region, three wines, three ways to experience wine.

Tasting a wine is about much more than drinking.
It is a ritual — a suspended moment where we take the time to observe, smell, taste… and of course, to share.

For this tasting, Lise Michel — our oenologist and research engineer — shares her passion and takes us to Alsace, a region unlike any other, instantly recognizable.

A vineyard modest in size, yet immense in personality — 15,500 hectares, 51 Grand Crus, and grape varieties proudly displayed on the label. Here, wine does not hide — it expresses itself.

Another distinctive feature lies in aging in large oak casks where oak steps back to let fruit and terroir fully shine.

Three grape varieties, three worlds

Lise introduces three white wines to explore the full aromatic richness of Alsace:

A Riesling — precise, vibrant, and mineral.
A Pinot Gris — full-bodied and indulgent.
A Gewurztraminer — exuberant and captivating.

Three personalities, three ways to experience wine.

Tasting is feeling

First glass.
The color is pale, lightly golden.
On the nose, notes of lemon, grapefruit, and that sensation of fresh stone after the rain.
On the palate, it is lively, precise and crisp.
👉 A 2019 Riesling — pure and radiant.

Second glass.
The color deepens into a richer gold.
The aromas become enveloping — ripe fruit, dried fruit, with a subtle smoky touch.
The palate is round, generous, almost caressing.
👉 A 2023 Pinot Gris — indulgent and well-balanced, combining richness and finesse.

Third glass.
The light dances in the glass with bright golden reflections.
A highly expressive nose — rose, lychee, exotic fruits.
On the palate, it is rich and full, with an exotic and floral profile that is almost sensual.
👉 A 2023 Gewurztraminer — expressive, indulgent, and deeply seductive.

The discreet role of oak

These three wines share one common point — oak aging.

Oak is not a systematic marker of style, but a tool for balance and precision. When used judiciously, it does not transform the wine — it reveals its qualities, bringing texture, harmony, and length.

And now?

After this tasting, one question lingers:

👉 Which one would you open tonight?…

To enjoy with…

Riesling — to awaken the appetite, alongside oysters or grilled fish.
Pinot Gris — to accompany a generous dish, poultry or a risotto.
Gewurztraminer — perfect with Asian cuisine, cheese… or simply for the pleasure of indulgence.

“Wine is meant to be enjoyed… always in moderation.”