Lot presentation

Alsace Riesling Funden Weg Julien Klein 2023

The wine

Funden Weg is a Riesling not to be missed! This cuvée stems from vines planted on a marl and sandstone soils at around 240 metres in altitude. Situated between Colmar and Strasbourg, just north of the renowned village of Ribeauvillé, the vineyard lies in the shadow of the iconic Haut-Koenigsbourg château. These vines, over 30 years old, benefit from a south-westerly exposure. The parcel actually lies to the north of the village of Kintzheim, in the direction of Chatenois. Here, the vines are pruned short and the grapes are manually harvested at peak ripeness. Julien Klein follows the principles of organic farming in his vineyard, respecting the environment and limiting the use of pesticides on his land. Here, the vines are cultivated as naturally as possible.
In the winery, traditional, low-intervention winemaking allows the Riesling to fully express its character. The wines are matured for long periods varying from 18 to 24 months. Upon tasting, the cuvée reveals an intense and savoury profile, with vibrant citrus notes.

About the Producer Julien Klein

A real ‘child of the region’, the son of cooperative winegrowers, he established his estate in Kintzheim in 2017. Winemaker, artisan and farmer in the truest sense of the terms, he puts a great deal of energy into his work in the vineyard, reducing intervention to a minimum in the winery. There, everything is done by hand and foot! Little machinery is used between the rows of vines and the paths are well grassed. The pruning is kept short, the harvest is carried out by hand, and the grape varieties are perfectly suited to the terroir and each parcel. Certified organic and closely attuned to natural winemaking practices, his wines spend two years in the cellar before being bottled. Each bottle produced captures all the richness and complexity of his terroirs, all the history of his localities, all the freshness of his grapes, and all the delicacy of his vines.
The freshness and frankness of his wines have caught the attention of the French magazine La Revue du Vin de France, who have included him, along with 14 others, in their ‘winemakers to watch’ for 2025. So, follow the guide!