The Winery André Kleinknecht of Alsace

Winery André Kleinknecht
The winery offers 28 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 1432 of the estates of Alsace.
It is located in Alsace

The Winery André Kleinknecht is one of the best wineries to follow in Alsace.. It offers 28 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery André Kleinknecht wines

Looking for the best Winery André Kleinknecht wines in Alsace among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery André Kleinknecht wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery André Kleinknecht wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Winery André Kleinknecht

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery André Kleinknecht

How Winery André Kleinknecht wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of cajun jumbalaya rice, red mullet, mackerel, tuna, salmon sushi or chicken with maroilles.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery André Kleinknecht

On the nose the white wine of Winery André Kleinknecht. often reveals types of flavors of green apple, minerality or earth and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit. In the mouth the white wine of Winery André Kleinknecht. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery André Kleinknecht

  • 2015With an average score of 4.03/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2020With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.65/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery André Kleinknecht.

  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris
  • Riesling
  • Sylvaner
  • Auxerrois
  • Muscat Blanc

Discovering the wine region of Alsace

Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.

Almost all the wines produced in this region fall under one of these three appellations. Alsace Grand Cru wines are produced from one of the 51 privileged vineyards spread along the Length of the region. Alsace is the only French wine region to produce significant quantities of Riesling and Gewurztraminer. These two grape varieties are more commonly associated with German wines and are reminiscent of Alsace's history.

The top sparkling wines of Winery André Kleinknecht

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery André Kleinknecht

How Winery André Kleinknecht wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of scallops with coconut cream, spaetzle or codfish accras.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery André Kleinknecht

In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery André Kleinknecht. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery André Kleinknecht

  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery André Kleinknecht.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Pinot Meunier
  • Chardonnay
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Pinot Gris

Discover the grape variety: Auxerrois

Auxerrois is a white grape variety native to Lorraine, which is also found in Alsace and in the Loire Valley, where it took off in 1950. Its name comes from the nurseries in Auxerre where it found refuge during the Second World War. Often called Pinot Auxerrois, it is part of the Moselle, Alsace and Côtes-de-Toul AOC grape varieties. Auxerrois should not be confused with côt or malbec, which are red grape varieties from the Cahors region and which may bear the same name. The bunches of Auxerrois are of medium size with small berries. It is a semi-late grape variety whose buds only come out when temperatures are well above 10°C. Auxerrois wines are characterized by finesse and acidity and subtle aromas of exotic fruits, fruits and white flowers. In France, it represents 1,600 hectares of production and some small parcels of Auxerrois are also present in Luxembourg, Germany, Canada and South Africa (2,300 hectares in total).

The top pink wines of Winery André Kleinknecht

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery André Kleinknecht

How Winery André Kleinknecht wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or spicy food such as recipes of salmon blanquette, crab matoutou or carrot soup with curry and coconut milk.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery André Kleinknecht

On the nose the pink wine of Winery André Kleinknecht. often reveals types of flavors of smoke, orange or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, oak or citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery André Kleinknecht

  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery André Kleinknecht.

  • Gewürztraminer
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Pinot Gris

The word of the wine: Mistelle

Unfermented must with added brandy, also called liqueur wine: Pineau des Charentes, Floc de Gascogne, Macvin du Jura, Ratafia, Cartagène du Languedoc.

The top red wines of Winery André Kleinknecht

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery André Kleinknecht

How Winery André Kleinknecht wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of veal colombo, rabbit with goat cheese and mint or italian gnocchi.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery André Kleinknecht

On the nose the red wine of Winery André Kleinknecht. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earth or red fruit.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery André Kleinknecht

  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery André Kleinknecht.

  • Pinot Noir

Discover the grape variety: Pinot blanc

Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.

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Discover the grape variety: Chardonnay

The white Chardonnay is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. White Chardonnay can be found in many vineyards: South West, Burgundy, Jura, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Beaujolais, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Armagnac, Lorraine, Alsace, Provence & Corsica.

News about Winery André Kleinknecht and wines from the region

The Saint-Véran appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Saint-Véran appellation.The exercice is particularly complex as there are so many variables that make up the terroir throughout its geographical area. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program broadcasted in June 2021. Retrouvez-nous sur les réseaux so ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Vergisson

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Vergisson, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneW ...

The Rully appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Rully appellation. Here the vineyard is planted on different hills which have very different gelogicial characteristics. It partly explains the great diversity in the expression of the Rully wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 20 ...

The word of the wine: Mistelle

Unfermented must with added brandy, also called liqueur wine: Pineau des Charentes, Floc de Gascogne, Macvin du Jura, Ratafia, Cartagène du Languedoc.

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