The Meyer Families Domain has been an exclusively family business spanning three generations. The Meyers are descended from a Swiss family which immigrated to Katzenthal Alsace in 1732. Meyer-Fonne owns 18.5 hectares vineyard including 6 Grand Crus ( Wineck Schlossberg, Kaefferkopf, Furstentum, Sporen, Schoenenbourg and Mandelberg ). Grape varieties are Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Muscat and Gewuerztraminer. Meyer-Fonne is exporting in 20 different countries and their Export business covers 65%. The vineyard covers 15 hectares and seven communes, namely Katzenthal, Ammerschwihr, Ingersheim, Riquewihr, Kientzheim, Colmar and Bennwihr. The soils range from poor quality filtering alluvial deposits ( Colmar ) to rich, deep, clayey sandstone land ( Riquewihr ) with granite in between ( Katzenthal ). The vineyards are operated with no chemical fertiliser , only their own compost with raw materials derived from organic farming . The grapes are only picked by hand.
Meyer-Fonne Pinot Blanc Vieilles Vignes
2017
| COD: France |
ACIDITY: 5.0 g/l |
| PRODUCER: Meyer-Fonne | RESIDUAL: 3.0 g/l |
| ALCOHOL: 12.8 % | TASTE: Dry |
| VOLUME: 750ml |
Description :
The vines are 40 years old, year on year this old Pinot Blanc vine stocks produce a remarkable wine, an alliance of richness and freshness with complex notes of white, smoky and honey-laden fruit. 8 months Sur lie, great with white fish, mussels and oysters. Best to drink 2018-2023
Meyer – Fonne’ Pinot Gris Kaefferkopf GC
2017
| COD: France |
ACIDITY: 3.4 g/l |
| PRODUCER: Meyer-Fonne | RESIDUAL: 4.2 g/l |
| ALCOHOL: 13.9 % | TASTE: Dry |
| VOLUME: 750ml |
Description :
This Pinot Gris Grand Cru from our Kaefferkopf location, presents a complex nose mixing together spices, dry fruit and some smoky notes. The finish is full and robust with a quite dry character. This is the archetypical Pinot Gris for the table with white meats , poultry and terrines. Best to Drink 2018 – 2023
Meyer-Fonne’ Gewuerztraminer Reserve
2016
| COD: France |
ACIDITY: 2.73 g/l |
| PRODUCER: Meyer-Fonne | RESIDUAL: 29.32 g/l |
| ALCOHOL: 13.5 % | TASTE: Semi-Dry |
| VOLUME: 750ml |
Description :
Very aromatic with pure notes of rose, spices and exotic fruit. It presents a rich extra ripe finish to the palate with notes of honey, without being heavy. Great as an aperitif, solo with strong cheeses like Munster, Blue or Epoisses and also to accompany exotic cuisines. Best to drink 2017 to 2022
Meyer-Fonne’ Gewuerztraminer Furstentum GC
2016
| COD: France |
ACIDITY: 4.5 g/l |
| PRODUCER: Meyer-Fonne | RESIDUAL: 27 g/l |
| ALCOHOL: 13.5 % | TASTE: Semi-Sweet |
| VOLUME: 750ml |
Description :
From 50 + years old vines on calcareous marl and sandstone soils, located in the upper ( and fresher ) part of the Grand Cru. This Gewuerztraminer is amazingly clear , fresh and pure on the well-dened nose. Full – bodied and rich, also very elegant and balanced in a pretty dry style. Best to drink 2018-2030
Meyer – Fonne Meyer-Fonne Riesling Vignoble De Katzenthal
| COD: France |
ACIDITY: 6.9 g/l |
| PRODUCER: Meyer-Fonne | RESIDUAL: 2 g/l |
| ALCOHOL: 13 % | TASTE: Dry |
| VOLUME: 750ml |
Description :
Originating from the granitic slopes of Katzenthal, this very distinguished, concentrated long finish wine carriers the emblem of its terroir magnificently its mineral and floral character of great purity , ethereal and dry makes it a castronomic great wine ideal with all kind of fish. Best to drink 2018- 2023
Edelzwicker
2018
| COD: France |
ACIDITY: 6.8 g/l |
| PRODUCER: Meyer-Fonne | RESIDUAL: 1.9 g/l |
| ALCOHOL: 12 % | TASTE: Dry |
| VOLUME: 750ml |
Description :
Alsace’s famous wine, a blend of 55% Pinot Blanc, 15% Muscat, 15% Riesling, 10% Chasselas, and 5% Pinot Gris. Dry, floral, and complex, this beauty will make a believer out of anyone who hasn’t jumped on the Alsace bandwagon.
Pinot Noir Reserve
2018
| COD: France |
ACIDITY: 5.8 g/l |
| PRODUCER: Meyer-Fonne | RESIDUAL: 2 g/l |
| ALCOHOL: 13 % | TASTE: Dry |
| VOLUME: 750ml |
Description :
Fine and elegant nose of small red fruits. Fresh, fleshy, slightly on the palate.
A very typical Pinot Noir, it accompanies cold, grilled, and white meats as well as a selection of light cheese.