Agathe Bursin

Alsace Dirstelberg Gewurztraminer 2021

9.3

This has incredible floral and lychee aromas and flavors, honestly this bottle is textbook Alsatian Gewurztraminer!! — 9 days ago

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Tom, ESF and 6 others liked this

Agathe Bursin

Zinnkoepflé Alsace Grand Cru Riesling 2022

Doug Powers

9.2

Diesel/petrol aromas up front, then intensely mineral and somewhat fat/ripe for an Alsatian Grand Cru Riesling on the palate, lovely depth and complexity, just missing a little more acidity which I’d prefer, but clearly too young to drink now, long finish, 13.5% ABV. — 4 hours ago

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Agathe Bursin

Bollenberg Alsace Muscat 2023

Doug Powers

9.1

Same notes as for a bottle we opened in late March of this year, lovely wildflower aromatics, clean, crisp, refreshing, what an outstanding Alsatian Muscat should be!! — a month ago

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Tom, "Odedi" and 5 others liked this

Agathe Bursin

Strangenberg Pinot Noir 2020

Doug Powers

9.2

Also red cherry up front, but more restrained than the 2017, tannins are better integrated and less drying, fruit is a little riper and lusher, this should easily cellar 3-5 more years, this is a really terrific Alsatian Pinot Noir!! — a month ago

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Dave, Bob and 7 others liked this

Anthony De Blasi

I’m in the Ahr valley this weekend. Had the Alsace pinots 2 years ago. Looking forward to see the difference as Ahr should be better according the literature and I experienced the Alsace pinots as really great!

Domaine du Chaillot

Sainte Agathe Tressallier 2023

David Valenti

9.1

Tressailler aka Sacy is a vine which was praised 3 or 4 centuries ago, given the ability of the wine to travel long distances (not becoming vinegar on the way) thanks to its natural level of acidity. Acidity is kept under control for this one, with all its character and flavours blending into a perfect balance. — a year ago

Agathe Bursin

Lutzeltal Pinot Noir 2019

Donna D

9.0

An excellent wine with Chinese food! — 4 years ago

Agathe Bursin

Resling Bollenberg 2016

Doug Powers

9.4

Classic petrol/diesel Riesling aromas, youthful, super fresh young Riesling (I clearly opened this about 10 years too early — LOL), really dry Riesling, complex, balanced, needs significant aging!! — 6 years ago

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Agathe Bursin

Parad' Aux Alsace Pinot Blanc 2022

Doug Powers

8.9

White stonefruits, floral, nice ripeness, solid balancing acidity, medium-long finish, very good Alsatian Pinot Blanc! — 11 days ago

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Tom, Dave and 3 others liked this

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, I pressed “Submit” on this and it posted instantaneously, just like before “The Troubles”!?!?!? 🤷👍

Tom Casagrande

@Doug Powers - I’m still experiencing major issues. Screen going white. Cant get it to refresh. Freezes as I scroll down. It will upload photos I take while posting, but not photos from my photo gallery (which means I can’t upload anything from the Ridge Zin tasting I attended on Sunday), deleting wines from my page. Getting “Waiting to submit” if I try to do a score and notes at the time I originally post (I have to go back and “edit” later), not identifying wines (or at least giving me a list to choose from). I’m probably forgetting a few. God knows of this comment will post

Chris MacLean

@Doug Powers @Tom Casagrande I’m also having major issues with the app recently @Delectable Wine

Agathe Bursin

Dirstelberg Riesling 2022

Doug Powers

9.0

Petrol, diesel, floral, great acid, lovely balance, lingering finish, just the slightest touch of sweetness/richness, very refreshing on this 95 degree day!! — 23 days ago

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Pooneet, Tom and 1 other liked this

Arthur & Agathe Sanchez

Blanc de Blancs Vertus 1er Cru Chardonnay

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.1

Complex nose with lime zest and stones. Good wine, creamy, though the dosage feels a little high. — 9 days ago

Daniel, Zach and 2 others liked this

Agathe Bursin

Bollenberg Musagète Alsace Muscat 2022

Doug Powers

9.0

So, a little sweet Alsatian Muscat for dessert while watching the men’s NCAA Natty (my team ain’t there, LOL!!), this has consistently been very good every time we’ve opened it, kudos to Agathe!! — 3 months ago

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Neil, Bob and 6 others liked this

Doug Powers

Agathe Bursin

Eminence Sylvaner 2021

Doug Powers

9.2

Just a lovely, complex Sylvaner, great acidity, some nice slight honeyed notes to the layered fruit, even though this cannot have Grand Cru on the label because the grape is Sylvaner, the juice is from fruit grown on Zinnkoepfle, a Grand Cru vineyard that Agathe farms. — a year ago

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Dave

Very cool!

Tom Casagrande

Sylvaner is one of the few “second tier” varieties that sometimes gives me a thrill. (I’ve yet to taste an Aligote that had that effect on me, for instance.)

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, she makes another Sylvaner from another Alsatian vineyard that is quite good, but not at this level. I have read that she loves Sylvaner, having grown up eating berries while helping her grandparents tend the Zinnkoepfle Grand Cru vineyard!!

Agathe Bursin

Zinnkoepflé Pinot Gris 2014

Doug Powers

9.5

Wow, Grand Cru Gewurztraminer, floral, spice, hint of lychee, great balance, long, lingering finish, way less ripe than the 2022 Lutzeltal, but with amazing complexity and depth, fantastic juice. Not sure, but it may have been the Importer?? 🤔🤷😂 — 2 months ago

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Vin d’Ottawa

I’ve once tried a Grand Cru Gewurtztraminer & I couldn’t believe the vitality. Enjoy!

Tom Casagrande

Sounds awesome! As you know, I’m a Gewurzer.

Domaine Christine Vernay

Sainte Agathe Syrah 2020

Romain Fitoussi

9.3

Basket of fresh black and red fruits, smoky notes, roasted, charcoal, pepper, violet. The nose suggests a little residual sugar, except it will turn out to be very dry in the mouth. Supple and beautiful creaminess, the texture in the mouth is beautiful. Côte-Rôtie style. Superb for its price.

Panier de fruits frais noirs et rouges, notes fumées, rôties, charbon, poivre, violette. Le nez suggère un peu de sucre résiduel, hors il se révélera très sec en bouche. Souplesse et belle onctuosité, la texture en bouche est magnifique. De la puissance totalement enrobée. Une Cote Rôtie masquée, sous le nom Vin de France. Superbe pour son prix! — 3 years ago

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