Klevener de Heiligenstein 2024 Cuvée Louis Klipfel

A 2024 Klevener de Heiligenstein from Klipfel, made from Savagnin Rose, a local grape variety permitted only in this Alsace appellation. The grapes are hand-harvested from slopes around Heiligenstein and vinified in temperature-controlled steel tanks, with the wine shaped by marl and limestone soils that give structure and discreet minerality. It smells of rose petals, white flowers, lychee and a hint of muscat; the palate is elegant and soft, with ripe pear, apricot and a lightly spiced finish, supported by a silky texture, low acidity and a rounded, harmonious close.