Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 6.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Pinot Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc
Pinot Auxerrois70%
Pinot Blanc30%
Drinking Window 3-5 years
Region Alsace
Soil Alluvial clay-rich silt and pebbled sand, Some iron-rich marl limestone from hengst grand cru
Vineyard Yield 50 hL/ha
Estate Grown Yes
Sites blend of approximately 20 parcels: coteaux nord of Grand Cru Hengst (Rotenberg marl-limestone terroir) plus alluvial gravel terroirs around Wintzenheim and Turckheim communes
Vine Age 40 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Foudre
Pressing Method Pneumatic Whole-Cluster, 6 Hours
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Closure Cork
Production Volume 10,000 bottles
Bottles10,000
Production Details 100% hand-harvested. Pressed whole-cluster for approximately 6 hours in pneumatic presses. Natural settling. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in century-old oak foudres (large barrels). Aged on fine lees for several months. Gentle filtration before bottling. Sulfur may be adjusted at bottling if necessary. Natural stabilisation and clarification over winter before bottling in late spring. Certified biodynamic since 2004, certified by Ecocert and Biodyvin.
Certifications Ecocert, Biodyvin
Tasting Notes
Nose: white flowers, green apple, citrus zest, white peach, nectarine
Palate: crisp, lively, silky, mineral, saline
Food Pairing grilled fish, asparagus, spring vegetables, soft cheeses, seafood, light salads, spicy dishes, dim sum
Critics Ratings Wine Spectator: 90
Wine Spectator90
James Suckling90
Wine Enthusiast89
CellarTracker87
Individual Vintages
Producer Information
Website
Address
76 rue Clemenceau, 68920 Wintzenheim, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 89 27 91 90
Owner
Céline and Isabelle Meyer
Cellarmaster
Isabelle Meyer