Mineral, citrus, saline
Presentation
The vintage
2020 will be remembered as a year filled with emotion, career choices, solidarity, and privileged time with family.
The warm Spring, dry summer and rainy month of August made the grapes grow and ripen quickly. Harvest started August 22nd, the most precocious harvest in the history of the Alsace wine region. Our objectives were met as we preserved ripe, rich acidities, fine aromas, and balanced sugar/ alcohol levels. Consequently, our 2020 vintage is harmonious, aromatic with well-structured acidities.
The warm Spring, dry summer and rainy month of August made the grapes grow and ripen quickly. Harvest started August 22nd, the most precocious harvest in the history of the Alsace wine region. Our objectives were met as we preserved ripe, rich acidities, fine aromas, and balanced sugar/ alcohol levels. Consequently, our 2020 vintage is harmonious, aromatic with well-structured acidities.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil, 300 m altitude. Selection of old vine plots over 40 years old from the terroirs of Hunawihr, Ribeauvillé, and Bergheim. Organic farming.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested, 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.
Varietal
Riesling : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13 % vol.
Residual Sugar : 4.5 g/l
pH : 3.15
Tartaric acidity : 6.1 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
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Open nose, fruity and mineral, with a full and tangy attack. Citrus notes and minerality are present in the finish.
