- Producer name: Most prominent, most important
- Grape variety: Usually featured
- Vineyard name: If listed, indicates special site
- Grand Cru: Only if from classified vineyard
- Vintage: Matters more than many think
Value Categories
- Under €15: Excellent regional wines, Sylvaner, Pinot Blanc
- €15-30: Single vineyard wines, most Grand Crus
- €30-50: Top producers' Grand Crus, old vines
- €50+: Rare designations, legendary bottles
What to Look For
- Estate bottled: "Mis en bouteille au domaine"
- Traditional producers: For classic dry styles
- Natural producers: For unique expressions
- Négociants: Can offer value but less distinctive