15 Impressive French Whites

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The 2007 vintage in Alsace was a classic, and 2008 also looks great.

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A string of excellent vintages from the Alsace region of France offers a wealth of whites for wine lovers

Alison Napjus
Posted: February 5, 2010

Alsace’s fluted bottles probably make most consumers think immediately of Riesling, but this report is a testament to the wide range of grape varieties bottled in Alsace. Their quality is at a peak with the classic-rated 2007 vintage, and reports from producers and early tastings of the 2008 vintage hint that another exceptional vintage is on its way.