Clos Sainte Hune

Clos Sainte Hune is an appellation in Alsace, France.

Riesling is the grape to know here.

The ground underneath is limestone.

The climate is continental, running high sunshine.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes.

Dry white wine, off-dry white wine and sweet white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows showcasing the region’s unique terroir, occasionally produced, includes botrytis-affected varietals and adding rich fruit characteristics.

Names to look for on a shelf: Domaine FE Trimbach.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, roasted chicken and spicy asian dishes.

decant before pouring.

Rewards decades in the cellar.

In the glass.

Dry white: Showcasing the region's unique terroir.

Off-dry white: Occasionally produced.

Sweet white: Includes botrytis-affected varietals, Adding rich fruit characteristics.

Grapes planted here.

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• F E Trimbach Riesling Clos Sainte Hune 'Hors Choix' Vendanges Tardives, Alsace, France
• F E Trimbach Riesling Clos Sainte Hune Vendanges Tardives, Alsace, France
• F E Trimbach Riesling Clos Sainte Hune, Alsace, France

At the table.

• seafood
• roasted chicken
• spicy Asian dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• decant before pouring.
• Rewards decades in the cellar.

Nearby regions.

Clos Sainte Hune: common questions

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Alsace guide.