2020 Sylvaner Réserve Millésime, Domaine Rolly Gassmann

• Style: Crisp, mineral-driven Alsatian Sylvaner
• Taste: White blossom, almond, subtle grapey depth, saline acidity
• Food: Shellfish, creamy chicken, delicate cheese
• Occasion: Aperitif, summer weeknight, Sunday lunch
• Serve: Chilled; 13.5% ABV, 11 months on fine lees

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

A pale gold pour with an aroma of white blossom and raw almond that draws you in without shouting. The palate carries subtle grapey richness, held taut by bright acidity and a saline streak that speaks directly of limestone-rich terroir. A touch of residual sugar (18.6g/L) adds roundness without sweetness—this is balanced, not honeyed. The marriage of fragrance and mineral precision defines the classical restraint that serious cellars demand.

The Winery — Domaine Rolly Gassmann

Run by second-generation Pierre Gassmann, this respected house works 52 hectares across the Haut-Rhin region with organic and biodynamic rigour rooted in monastic tradition. The 2020 vintage tested Alsace's vines through heat and drought, yet yielded grapes of remarkable aromatic purity and natural snap. This Sylvaner spent 11 months ageing on fine lees before bottling, arriving at your table ready to drink—a philosophy born from the domaine's vision to release only wines fully prepared. Naturally corked and vegan-friendly, it carries the care of an Alsace house with roots stretching back to the 1600s.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Approachable now with an aperitif or as the perfect partner to oysters and grilled fish. Pair it with shellfish, creamy chicken dishes, or delicate cheese; it's equally at home at a relaxed table as a dedicated food companion. At 13.5% ABV, this poised drink rewards refinement over weight and works beautifully throughout summer dining. It will age quietly for a decade or more if you choose to cellar it. Explore our Alsace selection to discover what this remarkable region offers, or browse our Fruity & Aromatic White Wine collection to see the range of careful viticulture across France.