The Domaine Ostertag of Alsace

Domaine Ostertag
The winery offers 35 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.
It is ranked in the top 19 of the estates of Alsace.
It is located in Alsace

The Domaine Ostertag is one of the world's great estates. It offers 35 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Domaine Ostertag wines

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

The top white wines of Domaine Ostertag

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Domaine Ostertag

How Domaine Ostertag wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mild and soft cheese such as recipes of spinach, smoked salmon and ricotta lasagne, shrimp in coconut milk or pizza kebab.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Domaine Ostertag

On the nose the white wine of Domaine Ostertag. often reveals types of flavors of grapefruit, vanilla or lychee and sometimes also flavors of stone fruit, nutty or jasmine. In the mouth the white wine of Domaine Ostertag. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Domaine Ostertag

  • 2008With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.99/5
  • 2011With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2007With an average score of 3.96/5

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

  • Riesling
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Pinot Gris
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Muscatel
  • Sylvaner

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 red wines of Domaine Ostertag

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Domaine Ostertag

How Domaine Ostertag wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of pork shank stew, old-fashioned venison stew or roast goose, soft.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Domaine Ostertag

On the nose the red wine of Domaine Ostertag. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, earth or pomegranate and sometimes also flavors of sage, earthy or black fruit. In the mouth the red wine of Domaine Ostertag. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Domaine Ostertag

  • 2011With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.17/5
  • 2012With an average score of 3.93/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.82/5

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

  • 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.

The top sweet wines of Domaine Ostertag

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Domaine Ostertag

How Domaine Ostertag 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 colombo, raw salmon marinade with vinegars or carry camaron (gambas) from reunion.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Domaine Ostertag

On the nose the sweet wine of Domaine Ostertag. often reveals types of flavors of tropical, honey or lychee and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Domaine Ostertag

  • 1995With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2007With an average score of 4.55/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2012With an average score of 4.20/5

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

  • Riesling
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Muscat Blanc

The word of the wine: Floral

Said of a wine whose aromas are reminiscent of flowers.

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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.

News about Domaine Ostertag and wines from the region

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The Saint-Véran appellation investigated through its geology and geography

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The word of the wine: Floral

Said of a wine whose aromas are reminiscent of flowers.

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