Meet 9th Generation French Vintner Virginie Baur
Thursday December 5, 2024 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Join us for a special wine tasting of 9th generation Virginie Baur's family wines from Alsace, France. We welcome Virginie on the same evening as Spring Lake's Annual Holiday Soirée which is an evening of shopping, sipping and holiday cheer!!! We will do a beautiful tasting of Virginie's wines including sparkling Brut, dry Riesling and Pinot Noir.
The Baur family has lived in Turckheim since 1741 and today it is the 9th generation of Baur family members to produce wine in the great region of Alsace. Domaine Baur is comprised of 27 acres of vines. Half of these are within the famous Grand Cru Brand vineyard, making the Baur family one of the largest landowners in Brand (which has other serious growers such as Boxler, Josmeyer and Zind-Humbrecht as neighbors). Baur also owns vines along the plateau Herrenweg, whose heavier soils provide the wines with exceptional richness.
Today Thomas Baur, son of Pierre Baur and Virginie's brother, takes care of the vineyards and winemaking; since 2001 the family has been fully biodynamic in the vineyards--a totally natural and organic approach to the cultivation of vines that makes every attempt to respect the plants, the soil and the environment. Work is scheduled according to the phases of the moon, often at night while the vines are resting and not fatigued by the sun. Studying in the same biodynamics class as Jean-Michel Deiss, Pierre Baur taught his son to trust nature in his vineyards. Harvest is done manually, vinification takes place with natural yeasts in large foudres.
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Francois Baur Crémant d'Alsace Brut Reserve 750ml |
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Recommended by the New York Times, calling it 'dry and persistent with inviting texture and aromas of flowers and fruit.' We first tasted and loved this biodynamic French sparkling with Virginie Baur-Sellar (Thomas' sister) while working with her in NYC. This Crémant may be made of 100% Pinot Blanc in some vintages, or it may be a blend of Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris. We love serving this elegant organic value at home. It is creamy and fresh in style, with gorgeous pear, white peach and croissant notes. It’s dry, but not too dry. It will pair well with many foods from cheese and pâté to ham quiche to halibut in butter sauce and more… |
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Francois Baur Herrenweg Riesling 2022 750ml |
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BOTTLE SHOP FAVORITE!!! This classic dry Riesling from Alsace is clean and pure with white fruits, citrus, lychee and mineral complexities. Serve with seafood with lemon, sea salt and ginger accents, or with smoky pork dishes and sauerkraut like the locals do in the region. |
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Francois Baur Schlittweg Pinot Noir 2022 750ml |
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The Schlittweg vineyard is located near the Herrenweg vineyard which the Baur family farms with 100% biodynamic methods, as they do in all of their vineyards. Schlittweg's soils are composed of small stones and sand, so this wine differs in flavor from the family's Sang du Dragon Pinot, which has a more distinctively granite character, and is also aged in oak. Although Alsace is known for serious white wines, there are some producers making delicious unoaked Pinot Noir, and this is a terrific example. |
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