Jean-Baptiste Adam & Kuentz-Bas: Biodynamic Alsace Riesling 

TL;DR
Jean-Baptiste Adam is a 14-generation, biodynamic Alsace estate in Ammerschwihr making dry, mineral Riesling, Grand Cru Kaefferkopf classics, and Crémant d’Alsace with real tension. Bonus track: sister label Kuentz-Bas = high-altitude energy, Muscat glow-up, and food-magnet zip.

Why Jean-Baptiste Adam Wines Matter (Alsace, dry, and dangerously food-friendly)

This is the corner of France that makes ceviche sing, Thai takeout behave, and your “I only drink red” friend apologize. The house style is clean, precise, dry-leaning—more wet rock + citrus than syrup and perfume. No oak mascara. No BS.

The Family Plot (a.k.a. why it tastes legit)

Run by Jean-Baptiste and his daughter Laure (15th gen). Farming is organic & biodynamic because healthy soils = better juice, not because the label needs a crystal emoji. Expect purity over gloss, finesse over fluff.

Home Turf: Grand Cru Kaefferkopf (say: KEH-fer-kopf)

Granite + sandstone soils, warm foehn winds, and Riesling that stands at attention. House signature: tense, stony, peach-citrus fruit with a salty wink and age-friendly balance.

The Kuentz-Bas Twist (same brain, more altitude)

Acquired in 2004, based in Husseren-les-Châteaux. Think laser-lined Riesling, lifted Muscat, savory-spice Gewürz, and crisp Crémant. If Adam is the crisp white shirt, Kuentz-Bas is the same shirt with sleeves rolled and one button undone.

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Pair Like You Mean It (quick hits)

• Seafood: oysters, ceviche, crudo, grilled branzino

• Spice: Thai basil chicken, vindaloo, kimchi fried rice

• Cheese: young goat, washed rinds, Munster (go local)

• Wild cards: roast chicken + pan juices, spring veg, sushi omakase

Serving & Cellaring (don’t sabotage your own bottle)

Chill to 45–50°F (not freezer-cold). White Burgundy glass if you’ve got it. Top Rieslings: 8–15 years no problem. Crémant: buy two, open both.

Style Notes (zero fluff)

• Sweetness: mostly dry. Gewürz reads sweet on the nose, finishes clean.

• Texture: lees for polish, not puffiness.

• Aromatics: floral + citrus, never fruit cocktail.

• Oak: old foudres for shape, not flavor. Relax.

Why This Screams InBodega

Sustainable farming. Electric profiles. Real story. No greenwashing. No fairy dust. Just wines that crush at the table and make you feel clever.

FAQs

Is Alsace Riesling dry?
Often, yes—especially at J-B Adam/Kuentz-Bas. Expect dry, gastronomic styles unless otherwise noted.

What is Grand Cru Kaefferkopf?
A historic Alsace Grand Cru in Ammerschwihr with granite/sandstone soils that deliver minerality, citrus, and age-worthy structure.

Is Crémant d’Alsace just Champagne?
Different region, same traditional method. Crémant d’Alsace brings fine bubbles + freshness without Champagne prices.

What temp for Alsace whites?
45–50°F so the aromatics aren’t muted. Too cold = you paid for flavor you can’t taste.