The Winery Robert Klingenfus of Alsace

Winery Robert Klingenfus - Clos des Chartreux Gewürztraminer
The winery offers 44 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is ranked in the top 84 of the estates of Alsace.
It is located in Alsace
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The Winery Robert Klingenfus is one of the world's great estates. It offers 44 wines for sale in of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top Winery Robert Klingenfus wines

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

The top white wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Robert Klingenfus

How Winery Robert Klingenfus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of simmered pork cheeks with cream sauce and dijon mustard, tuna and goat cheese pie or chicken leg with curry in the oven.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus

On the nose the white wine of Winery Robert Klingenfus. often reveals types of flavors of honey, tropical or lemon and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, elderflower or straw. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Robert Klingenfus. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus

  • 2018With an average score of 4.08/5
  • 2011With an average score of 4.05/5
  • 2017With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.01/5
  • 2015With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.91/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus.

  • Riesling
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Sylvaner
  • Pinot Blanc
  • Pinot Gris
  • 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 Robert Klingenfus

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Robert Klingenfus

How Winery Robert Klingenfus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, poultry or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of mussels with curry, imene's tunisian ojja or parmesan crisps.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Robert Klingenfus. often reveals types of flavors of yeast, microbio. In the mouth the sparkling wine of Winery Robert Klingenfus. is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus.

  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Gris
  • Pinot Noir
  • Riesling
  • Pinot Blanc

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 red wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Robert Klingenfus

How Winery Robert Klingenfus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, game (deer, venison) or poultry such as recipes of vienna cutlets, rabbit stew the old fashioned way or caramel chicken.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus

On the nose the red wine of Winery Robert Klingenfus. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, strawberries or vanilla and sometimes also flavors of orange, non oak or oak. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Robert Klingenfus. is a with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus

  • 2010With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus.

  • Pinot Noir

The word of the wine: Bitter

Normal for certain young red wines rich in tannin, bitterness is in other cases a defect due to a bacterial disease.

The top pink wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Robert Klingenfus

How Winery Robert Klingenfus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of veal, pork or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stuffed red mullet ballotines, veal cutlets with savoy tomme or duck baeckeoffe with christmas spices and dried fruits.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Robert Klingenfus. often reveals types of flavors of raspberry, red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus

  • 2017With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.90/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2018With an average score of 3.70/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.60/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus.

  • Pinot Noir

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 Winery Robert Klingenfus

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Robert Klingenfus

How Winery Robert Klingenfus wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), spicy food or sweet desserts such as recipes of lemon and tuna risotto, quick coconut milk chicken or tarte tatin.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus

  • 2010With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.20/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Robert Klingenfus.

  • Gewürztraminer

The word of the wine: Organic (agriculture)

A type of agriculture (and therefore viticulture) based on respect for living organisms and biological cycles, and which excludes the use of synthetic treatment products and synthetic fertilizers. Organic farming is guaranteed by the respect of a set of specifications.

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Winery Robert Klingenfus

Planning a wine route in the of Alsace? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Winery Robert Klingenfus.

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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The word of the wine: Bitter

Normal for certain young red wines rich in tannin, bitterness is in other cases a defect due to a bacterial disease.

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