Rangen Grand Cru

Wine from Rangen Grand Cru comes out of Alsace, France, where it sits as a sub-region.

The signature grape is Pinot Gris, backed by Riesling and Gewurztraminer.

The ground underneath is volcanic.

The climate is continental, running notable rainfall.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes and steep sites.

Dry white wine and sweet white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows showcasing the terroir, rich, botrytis influence and balancing sweetness and acidity.

Labels here fall under the Alsace Grand Cru.

At the table these bottles work with rich seafood dishes, spicy asian cuisine, roasted duck and desserts with stone fruits.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 10 to 20 years.

In the glass.

Dry white: Showcasing the terroir.

Sweet white: Rich, Botrytis influence, Balancing sweetness and acidity.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Alsace Grand Cru

Bottles to look for.

• Chateau d'Orschwihr Pinot Gris Rangen, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Chateau d'Orschwihr Riesling Rangen Vendanges Tardives, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Chateau d'Orschwihr Riesling Rangen, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Domaine Bruno Hertz Pinot Gris Rangen, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Domaine Bruno Hertz Riesling Rangen, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Domaine Maurice Schoech Harmonie R Rangen de Thann, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Domaine Maurice Schoech Riesling Rangen, Alsace Grand Cru, France
• Julien Schaal Riesling Rangen 'Volcanique', Alsace Grand Cru, France

At the table.

• Rich seafood dishes
• Spicy Asian cuisine
• Roasted duck
• Desserts with stone fruits

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 10 to 20 years.

Nearby regions.

Rangen Grand Cru: common questions

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