Floral, supple, pleasant
Presentation
The vintage
After a dry winter and an early spring, May was unpredictable, extending the flowering period. In June, a violent storm was followed by over two months of intense drought, putting the vines under severe stress, before timely rains arrived just before the harvest. The harvest started on August 29th under scorching heat and concluded on September 23rd. Finally, on October 27th, we were fortunate to harvest superb Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris for late harvests under the autumn sun.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil, 200 m altitude, vines under 40 years old. Organic farming.
In the vineyard
Winemaking
Hand-harvested, 3.5-hour pressing in a pneumatic press with whole clusters. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by aging on fine lees. Winemaking adheres to organic standards.
Varietals
Auxerrois : 70%
Pinot blanc : 30%
Pinot blanc : 30%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
Residual Sugar : 2.3 g/l
pH : 3.3
Tartaric acidity : 5.3 g/l
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
Store horizontally, away from light, at a consistent temperature between 10°C and 15°C. Serve chilled but not ice-cold, ideally between 8°C and 10°C.
Ageing potential
3 to 5 years
Tasting
Open, fruity, and floral nose, lively attack, broad and straight palate, with the fruit reappearing on the finish
Reviews
"This is clear and vibrant, with crystalline acidity driving notes of apple, quince blossom and oolong tea, with a slight crunch on the mineral-infused finish."
"Det er altid super kompetent, når Sipp Mack orkestrerer fine Alsace-vine. Om den ene eller den anden stilart er bedst, afhænger af din smag, men her får du en Pinot Blanc, der holder sig i lidt diskrete toner. De let parfumerede noter er holdt i kort snor, og du skal slynge, slupre og smaske dig frem til de fine nuancer. Det kan få nogle til at synes, at den er lidt tam, og jeg kunne da også godt savne lidt mere saft og kraft. Men thumbs up for at søge de fine nuancer fremfor at tage den lette løsning og give de blomstrede og udadvendte noter alt for meget magt. "
