The Domaine Bechtold of Alsace

Domaine Bechtold
The winery offers 39 different wines
3.9
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 963 of the estates of Alsace.
It is located in Alsace

The Domaine Bechtold is one of the best wineries to follow in Alsace.. It offers 39 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Bechtold wines

Looking for the best Domaine Bechtold wines in Alsace among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Domaine Bechtold 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 Domaine Bechtold wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top white wines of Domaine Bechtold

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Bechtold

How Domaine Bechtold wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of green lentils strasbourg style, salmon pavés en papillote or shrimp marinade.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Bechtold

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Bechtold. often reveals types of flavors of honey, citrus fruit or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of microbio, oak or non oak. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Bechtold. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Bechtold

  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.95/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Domaine Bechtold.

  • Pinot Gris
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Riesling
  • Auxerrois
  • Muscat Ottonel
  • Chardonnay

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 Domaine Bechtold

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Domaine Bechtold

How Domaine Bechtold wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of stuffed squid in the sétoise sauce, ravioli with 2 cheeses or pan con tomate.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Domaine Bechtold

On the nose the sparkling wine of Domaine Bechtold. often reveals types of flavors of mango, yeast or microbio and sometimes also flavors of tropical fruit. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Domaine Bechtold. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Domaine Bechtold

  • 2014With an average score of 3.70/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Domaine Bechtold.

  • Pinot Noir
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Auxerrois

Discover the grape variety: Riesling

White Riesling is a grape variety that originated in France (Alsace). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. 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 Riesling can be found in many vineyards: Alsace, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Lorraine, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, South West.

The top sweet wines of Domaine Bechtold

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine Bechtold

How Domaine Bechtold wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of pork roll with mustard, salmon pavés en papillote or quick coconut milk chicken.

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Domaine Bechtold.

  • Pinot Gris
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Muscat Blanc
  • Riesling

The word of the wine: Ventilation

Aeration is the process of decanting the wine to oxygenate it and thus promote the expression of the aromatic range and the harmony of the flavours.

The top red wines of Domaine Bechtold

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Bechtold

How Domaine Bechtold wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of sauté of veal with the moulinex cookeo, duck with orange or fish and chips (english batter).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Bechtold

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Bechtold. often reveals types of flavors of plum, non oak or earth and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Bechtold

  • 2013With an average score of 4.20/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Domaine Bechtold.

  • Pinot Noir

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 Domaine Bechtold

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Domaine Bechtold

How Domaine Bechtold wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of gigolette of rabbit, sauté of pork with chorizo or duckling with bigarrade.

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Domaine Bechtold.

  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Chair

Characteristic of a wine that gives an impression of fullness and density in the mouth, without any roughness.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Domaine Bechtold

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Discover the grape variety: Pinot noir

Pinot noir is an important red grape variety in Burgundy and Champagne, and its reputation is well known! Great wines such as the Domaine de la Romanée Conti elaborate their wines from this famous grape variety, and make it a great variety. When properly vinified, pinot noit produces red wines of great finesse, with a wide range of aromas depending on its advancement (fruit, undergrowth, leather). it is also the only red grape variety authorized in Alsace. Pinot Noir is not easily cultivated beyond our borders, although it has enjoyed some success in Oregon, the United States, Australia and New Zealand.

News about Domaine Bechtold and wines from the region

An overview of Mâcon plus a geographical denomination appellation

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to a survey of this vineyard where the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation are produced. A unique journey to discover this region where the Romanesque churches punctuate the landscape and are the witnesses of the link between the vines and Christiannity. Cluny is the gatekeeper. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vin ...

The Mâcon plus appellation seen by Théo et Hugo Merlin

Théo and Paul Merlin are winegrowers at the Domaine Merlin, they emphasizes the characteristics of the appellation Mâcon La Roche Vineuse. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (March 2020). Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bivb​​ Find out more on our website: https://www.bourgogn ...

Food and Chablis wines pairing, by Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG

On December 10, 2020, four Hong Kong personalities discussed Chablis wines on a live webinar: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. In this 4-minute clip, Debra MEIBURG and Ivy NG illustrate how easily Chablis wines complement all kinds of food, all the way from cheese to caviar! #Chablis #PureChablis ...

The word of the wine: Ventilation

Aeration is the process of decanting the wine to oxygenate it and thus promote the expression of the aromatic range and the harmony of the flavours.

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