Tom Stevenson

Online Alsace Guide 2004

Alsace Grand Cru Sommerberg Riesling 2002 Buecher Paul (€18.70)
Soil: granitique. Fresh, sweet and luscious apple-Riesling fruit with crisp edges.

Alsace Grand Cru Sommerberg Riesling 2001 Buecher Paul (€18.70)
Soil: granitique. Drier, more elegant, Fresh, sweet and luscious apple-Riesling fruit with crisp edges.

Alsace Muscat 2002 Buecher Paul (€7.10)
The soapy-floral aromas should develop into a more complex bouquet devoid of soapiness over the next 12-24 months. Although only medium-sweet, that is relatively sweet for a generic muscat, and it actually tastes three times as sweet as etienne loew's muscat below, despite containing just one gram extra of residual sugar. Although it would be a much better wine with higher acidity, there is sufficient richness and vitality to win through.

note: 85 / 100