SPARR News

29.02.2012

The SPARR family has the pleasure to announce you that during its participation in the Concours Général Agricole Competition of Paris, its production 2011 has been awarded  by the jury.

 Besides, we had the enjoyment to discover, the outstanding comments concerning the 5 best Pinot gris of Alsace by our Pinot gris "Collection L.D"  2010.   (Revue des vins de France février 2012 / 100 best Alsace vintage 2010).

These great values wines will be soon available on sale ... Cheers!

18.07.2011

Rewarded again!

It's now the "Muscat TraditioN 2010" which is rewarded by the famous "Muscat of the world" competition. He obtain the silver medal! This wine, with explosive aromas, is the perfect companion for an aperitif with friends.

18.04.2011

Nos notes au guides Gilbert & Gaillard 2012

RESULTATS

DE DEGUSTATION

Note : 87/ 100 - SPARR Tradition - Brut Cuvée Renaissance –

Vin effervescent - Crémant d’Alsace A.O.C.

Robe or pâle, reflets verts. Nez agréable, évoquant la pêche blanche, la poire. Bouche parfumée qui

s'enrichit d'une touche exotique. Ensemble harmonieux qui ne manque pas de personnalité, à servir

avant ou après le repas.

Note : 86/ 100 - SPARR Tradition - Millésime - 2010

Vin blanc sec - Alsace riesling A.O.C. 

Or pâle, reflets verts. Nez aromatique, net, mêlant fruits blancs et note florale. En bouche, un vin

sec, frais, nerveux, dynamique, à la finale persistante. Un riesling de belle qualité, à réserver à des

fruits de mer. 

Note : 88/ 100 - SPARR Tradition - Millésime - 2010

Vin blanc sec - Alsace gewurztraminer A.O.C.

Or pâle brillant, reflets verts. Belle expression de litchi et de fruits blancs mûrs. Attaque souple, bouche tendre, suave, assez ample, terminant sur une jolie finale de pétale de rose et d'épices. Harmonieux, un vin de plaisir.

Note : 90/ 100 - SPARR Tradition - Schoenenbourg - 2009

Vin blanc sec - Alsace Grand Cru riesling A.O.C.

Or pâle étincelant. Nez racé d'une grande finesse, ananas, agrumes. Bouche tendre, nerveuse,

svelte, d'une belle intensité aromatique, ponctuée par une finale minérale. Très réussi, il dispose

en outre d'un beau potentiel de vieillissement.

Note : 90/ 100 - SPARR Tradition - Mambourg - 2008

Vin blanc sec - Alsace Grand Cru pinot gris A.O.C.

Jaune pâle lumineux. Nez très aromatique de fruits blancs mûrs, touche exotique. Attaque ronde, bouche moelleuse, charnue, généreuse, longue finale sur de subtiles notes d'épices. Ensemble harmonieux, à marier à la cuisine asiatique.

Note : 92/ 100 - SPARR Tradition - Sporen - 2009

Vin blanc sec - Alsace Grand Cru gewurztraminer A.O.C.

Jaune doré clair. Beau nez floral sur fond de fruits mûrs. Attaque suave, bouche tendre, charnue, concentrée. évoquant la rose, le loukoum. Finale fraîche, délicatement épicée. Style harmonieux, à forte personnalité. Un vin de méditation.

La notation Gilbert & Gaillard

01.03.2011

28.11.2010

Parution : Journal L'ALSACE du 28 novembre 2010 / Christmas at Domain SPARR in Riquewihr.

11.12.2010

Dear customer, dear Alsace wines lovers,

The first signs of the winter are there. Christmas and new Year holidays announce with large steps.Christmas markets approach, Alsace dresses its festive clothes.

Several wines of the famous vintage 2009 are right now available, without forgetting the exceptional vintages of the previous years.

Envy for delicacy and for sweetness, we propose you our wines of varieties, terroirs and of maturity!

To thank you for your loyalty: a present will be joined to your order, according to its amount:

- A knife of wine steward for 150, - euros of purchases,

- an isothermal bucket intended for the service of wines for 300, - euros of purchases,

- and a block of goose foie gras altogether stuffed with 80 grams for 500, -euros of purchases.

( Not accumulative offers).

We postage paid is always receipt for a 300, - euro minimum of purchases.

We are for your listening and at your disposal for any need of  informati or useful advice.

We thank you for your confidence and wish you pleasant Christmas and new Year holidays in family and between friends.

Charles SPARR, established in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards, invite you to discover his new range of fine wines of Alsace with «SPARR TraditioN». In keeping with the family custom of excellence, the wines are best described by their subtle expression characteristic of the grapes of the Alsatian land.

 Charles SPARR belongs to the tenth generation of winegrowers of  the Family SPARR. He perpetuates the family traditions, faithful to the spirit that has guided past generations. His production reflects his well known expertise and family passion for excellent wines.  CHEERS !!

SPARR - Riquewihr family and his team.

09.25.2010

The grape harvests 2010 has started. The harvest of Cremant d'Alsace ended. Of medium quantity, the quality of the new vintage is underlined by a fresh and persistent acidity. 2010 will be very certainly a year for aging.

At the moment, the harvest of the different varieties followed by Grand Crus takes place with a pleasant weather. Soon, we will be able to taste together and discover the personality of these new vintages been born in the mystery of the fermentation.

One thank to Akiko and Jun TAKEDA coming from JAPAN to lend us strong hands during this period of intense work, but also enjoyments and good-humored.....

04.28.2010

03.08.2010

 The Oenotourism in RIQUEWIHR:        New for You this Year!!!

                                                               Informations :

Accommodation + Breakfast :  www.hotel-le-riquewihr.fr

Visit of the Vineyards and/or Cellar : 5,- to  8,- euros / person.

School of Wines : 8 to 12,- euros / person.

Meal at the Winegrower : 12,-to 20,- euros / person.

 This program welcomes you in Riquewihr with fine wines of Alsace, a traditional Gastronomy, in a sophisticated frame and a warm atmosphere.

Accommodation :

Phone. 33 ( 0 ) 389.860.300.            reservation@hotel-riquewihr.fr

The hotel *** LE RIQUEWIHR is outstandingly situated in the entrance of the historic site of Riquewihr and offers to you facilities of very practical access and car park and … rare in Riquewihr!

This family hotel proposes you his air-conditioned rooms any comfort outings of bathrooms, showers, TOILETS, color televisions, direct phone, Wireless Internet, Bar, summer terrace, room of fitness (sauna, fitness, covered swimming pool), big parking and closed garages.

In the heart of the Alsatian Vineyard in Riquewihr, you will live in one of the most visited village of France, beautiful medieval city admirably well kept and able to move on all Alsace (in ¼ an hour of Colmar and in ¾ an hour of Strasbourg or Mulhouse).

Visit of the Vineyard or Cellars - School of wines:

Phone. 33 ( 0 ) 389.479.214.    pcs@vin-alsace-sparr.com

Domain Charles SPARR - Riquewihr.

Let be guided through the Grand Crus of Center Alsace and cellars, to discover the old wineries traditions. An Oenologist will introduce you to the charms of the tasting of wines of Alsace. Science of the oenology, Vines, Terroirs, Vintage wines, Paring of wines and dishes. Everything will be explained to you about the passion of the wine growers in Alsace!

Meal at the Wine grower:

phone. 33 ( 0 ) 389.860.300.         reservation@hotel-riquewihr.fr

In a typically Alsatian frame and the atmosphere of the vault of a wine grower, you will savour the gastronomic flavours and traditional wines with the comments of the master on place.

Sauerkraut, Baeckeoffe, smoked Palette, Alsatian singed Tarts (Flammekueche / Flamed Alsatian tart), Coq au vin, cheese of Munster, tart of plumbs and the other sweetnesses will get married of love with Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurtzraminer of the Domain. But before it, a small visit of the Cellar to take the Apéritif with a crisp Muscat wine or a flute of Cremant of Alsace.

Take a seat on the table of the wine grower, he will reveal you the secrets of the hospitality in Alsace.

New in Riquewihr !!! : 

We shall have in heart to welcome you in family, make you share the pleasures of the tasting, the thematic visits, with the spirit and the passion of a wine grower. 

01.18.2010

Merry and happy new year 2010 to all our readers and in love with the Alsace wines.

The first tastings of the vintage 2009 confirm the promises hoped during the harvest time which it is unrolled under perfect conditions. The wines generally rich, full and generous, are supported by a strong vinosity and despite everything a pleasant freshness. The wines express already delicate fruity, particularly subtle in the Muscats. A strong personality is present already in the terroir's wines. The Late Harvest and Noble Rot wines are for them very dense and concentrated without to date reveal the traditional notes of noble rot.

2009 has awarded many wines at the time of national competitions and international with several medals at the competition of Paris, Macon and Colmar, as well as new medals of the world for our Cremants.

2010 will be the year of the growth with a new tasting room which will develop Oenotourism with possibility to associate typical alsacian food and wines  and tastings with accompanying notes.

In addition to  Western Europe and  North America, our wines will be this spring represented in Northern Europe, Eastern Europe and in Asia.

CHEERS!!