Koenig
Just outside of Strasbourg lies the Koenig Winery, the first kosher wine cellar in France. Alsace has a long and rich history of Jewish community—more than 176 synagogues were built in region, with one in nearly every town and village, so, it’s of little surprise that the tradition of fine wine would include the kosher category.
Koenig has produced a wide range of wines since 1960, inc...
Tasting Note
Light to medium in body with fine, balanced bubbles, featuring on the palate notes of baked apples, gooseberries and pears with high, bracing acidity and a smooth, moderately long finish.
Food Pairing
Aperitif, weddings, bar Mitsva, broiled fish and luscious desserts.
Vinification
Crushing, pressing, flotation, fermentation under controlled temperature. Bottle fermnetation with its yeast and sugar. The crémant remain on the yeast for a minimum of 12 months before disgorging.