2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 29 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Region Alsace
Soil Clay-loam soil with a calcareous tendency at wettolsheim
Vine Age Approximately 40 years
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Vinmonopolet identifies the displayed 2019 product as organic and biodynamic and reports acidity of 6.9 g/L without specifying the analytical acid-equivalent basis.
Tasting Notes Reserved, concentrated nose with blood orange and grapefruit; tender palate, pronounced acidity and mineral tension. Vinmonopolet additionally describes citrus, peach, tropical fruit and flint, with a long finish.
Food Pairing Little-gem lettuce with prawns and pink grapefruit in Thai lemongrass broth; griddled squid with lime jus; shellfish, fish or cheese.
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Region Alsace
Production Details The 2018 wine is identified as certified organic.
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2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 38 g/L
Calories (estimated) 125 kcal / glass
150ml glass125 kcal
750ml bottle625 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Drinking Window 2019–2027
Region Alsace
Soil Clay-loam soil with a calcareous tendency
Orientation Southeast
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details Manually harvested; certified organic and biodynamic viticulture; pneumatic pressing followed by alcoholic fermentation in stainless-steel tanks and maturation on fine lees.
Tasting Notes Light yellow; aromatic citrus including blood orange and grapefruit, papaya and pineapple; mineral and saline, juicy, round and structured with fine tannins.
Food Pairing Turmeric chicken soup with toasted-coconut emulsion; veal stuffed with mushrooms and confit vegetables; Breton lobster; scallops with chicory fondue.
Critics Ratings 92+/100, Wine Advocate (2018)
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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