2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 3.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Gris
Drinking Window 2025–2040
Classification AOC Vin d'Alsace
Region Alsace
Soil Gravel, Clay-limestone and calcareous sandstone
Vineyard Yield 34 hL/ha
Sites Old-vine parcels in Wettolsheim Rosenberg and Kientzheim Altenbourg
Vine Age approximately 20 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Serving Temperature 9°C · 48°F
Closure Screw Cap
Production Details Pneumatically pressed and fermented with indigenous yeast in stainless-steel tanks without fining; matured for five months in stainless steel and described as aged on fine lees. The importer lists a 0.9-hectare vineyard and annual production of 4,100, without stating the production unit.
Certifications Biodyvin
Tasting Notes Bright yellow; highly aromatic and persistent, with fresh fruit and kumquat; precise, deep and vibrant, with firm structure and a saline finish. Wine Advocate additionally describes flinty reduction, fruit intensity, stony notes, a round and smooth palate, fine tannins, and an intense, elegant saline finish.
Food Pairing Hazelnut poultry ballotine; pumpkin ravioli; veal piccata with courgettes; pork chop; coq au Riesling; charcuterie.
Critics Ratings 92
Shop prices
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Producer Information
Website
Address
13 Rue du Château, 68920 Wettolsheim, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 89 80 62 00
Owner
Barthelmé family