France

Alsace

2019
84Grapeyear
excellent Configuration

Alsace 2019 Vintage Report

Defining the 2019 vintage in Alsace requires looking beyond the averages, as it was a year of contrasting fortunes and precise timing.

Spring was steady if unremarkable, with the vines navigating the vulnerable flowering stage without major incident.

Summer conditions were balanced, oscillating between warm spells and refreshing intervals that kept the ripening on a steady track.

Harvest proceeded under mixed skies, requiring agility to dodge the 73mm of rain that fell sporadically during the picking weeks.

**Style:** Classically proportioned wines with good balance and terroir expression.

About Alsace

Nestled between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine, Alsace is a sun-drenched region famous for aromatic white wines. Its dry Rieslings, spicy Gewürztraminers, and lush Pinot Gris showcase a unique French-German cultural fusion.

Climatic Blueprint

Growing Degree Days (GDD)

1386

Total Rainfall

476 mm

Sunshine Hours

2120 hrs

Diurnal Shift

9.3 °C

Frost Days

0 days

Average Temperature

16 °C

Historical Context (10 Years)

Comparison of growing season heat accumulation vs regional average.

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