Charles Frey Sylvaner 2023

Charles Frey Sylvaner 2023

Crisp & Lively Dry White Sylvaner Alsace , France
An understated gem from one of our favourite producers in Alsace. Crisp, refreshing and subtly savoury, this is worth exploring if you're a fan of racy whites.
£21.95
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Why You'll Love It
Light, crisp and wonderfully refreshing, this is effortlessly easy. Delicate notes of green apple, pear and lemon zest mingle with white blossom, fresh herbs and a gentle stony minerality. There’s a subtle savoury edge too, lending a pleasing bitterness that makes this brilliantly food friendly.

It's a brilliant aperitif, fantastic with seafood, tuna salad or asparagus. A great alternative to Pinot Gris if you're looking to discover something a little different.
About The Producer
Domaine Charles Frey is based in Dambach-la-Ville, a beautiful medieval village on the Alsace Wine Route. Originally from Switzerland, the Frey family settled here in 1709 and initially practised mixed farming, cultivating just 1.5 hectares of vines. Charles and Renée Frey devoted themselves fully to viticulture in the 1960s, releasing the domaine’s first bottles in 1963.

A more radical chapter began in 1996, when their son Dominique started converting the entire estate to organic and biodynamic farming. At the time, this was far from fashionable, making Charles Frey one of the early pioneers of biodynamics in Alsace.

Today, the domaine farms 20 hectares across four villages, including parcels within the granite-rich Grand Cru Frankstein. Its commitment to thoughtful farming extends beyond the vineyards: in 2010, the Freys built an impressive bioclimatic cellar from natural materials, designed to regulate temperature and humidity passively. Now led by brothers Julien and Thiébaud, this is an estate with more than three centuries of history, but very little interest in standing still.
Winemaking Information
The grapes are grown in organically and biodynamically farmed vineyards around Dambach-la-Ville in the heart of Alsace. Hand-harvested fruit is gently pressed before fermenting with indigenous yeasts in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, preserving Sylvaner's naturally delicate aromatics and vibrant freshness. The wine then spends several months on its fine lees, adding a subtle texture while allowing the bright fruit and mineral character to remain the focus.
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Wine Details
Grape
  • Sylvaner
Region Alsace
Country France
Wine Type White
Wine Style Crisp & Lively Dry White
Vintage 2023
ABV 12.50%
Volume 75cl
Production Methods
  • Organic
  • Biodynamic
  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
Note: Wines listed as "Organic" and "Biodynamic" refer to both practising and certified production.