Dessous de Table is a white produced by Catherine Riss in Alsace, France. Made from Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Silvaner. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Region: Alsace
Country: France
Grapes: Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Silvaner
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: light-bodied, high acidity, dry
Catherine Riss is a natural wine producer in Alsace known for low-intervention, energetic whites, and Dessous de Table is her everyday, gulpable blend of Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Silvaner. Expect a pale, light-bodied dry white with bright acidity, orchard fruit and floral notes, and a chalky, saline finish typical of unfiltered Alsace field blends. It's an easy, refreshing bottle meant for casual drinking rather than deep contemplation.
Serving: Serve at 8–10 °C.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Alsace, France
Alsace — a distinctive wine region in northeastern France, tucked between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine along the German border.
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc is a white grape most associated with Alsace in France, a colour mutation within the Pinot family and known in German-speaking regions as Weißburgunder or Weisser Burgunder.
Riesling
Riesling is a white grape from Germany's Rhine region, widely regarded as one of the noblest white varieties for its purity, transparency and ability to express place with startling precision.
Silvaner
Silvaner is a white grape that arose as a natural crossing with roots in Austria, though it became most closely associated with German winemaking, where it is valued for its gentle, food-friendly character.
More wines
More white wines from Alsace
- Gentil — Hugel, Alsace
- Gentil "Hugel" — Hugel, Alsace
- Altenberg de Bergheim — Cave de Ribeauvillé, Alsace Grand Cru
- Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru — Marcel Deiss, Alsace Grand Cru
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dessous de Table from?
Dessous de Table is produced by Catherine Riss in Alsace, France.
What grapes are in Dessous de Table?
Dessous de Table is a blend of Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Silvaner.