2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Total Acidity 6.2 g/L
Grape Varieties Complantation of Riesling, Sylvaner and Pinot Blanc
Drinking Window Serve now; aging potential of 10 years
Region Alsace
Soil Muschelkalk limestone and clay with sandstone and gravel intercalations
Orientation East-Facing Site Benefiting From Cool Valley Wind
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Gruenspiel, Hagueneau and Weinbaum parcels in Ribeauvillé
Fermentation Vessels Large old foudre
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Recommended serving temperature is 10–12°C. Skurnik reports fermentation and aging in large old foudre for 12 months; Vinmonopolet instead reports spontaneous fermentation followed by at least 12 months' maturation in a mixture of old barrels and tank, and finished-wine sugar below 3 g/L. Certification presentation also differs: the producer says this wine currently lacks the 'produced in organic agriculture' label following acquisition of vineyard land, while Vinmonopolet labels the product biodynamic and organic.
Tasting Notes Dry, chiselled and tightly structured; textured and substantial, mineral, saline, broad, powerful and very long
Food Pairing Raw, grilled or sauced fish; spring vegetables; mushrooms
Critics Ratings 91
2023 Technical Specifications
Region Alsace
Tasting Notes Cool and focused yet ripe and generous; tense, salty and medium-bodied, with a deep, extremely long wet-stone finish
Critics Ratings 94
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2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Mostly Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Sylvaner, with smaller portions of other Alsace varieties; percentages and remaining varieties are not specified
Region Alsace
Soil Predominantly marl in heavier soils, With sandstone, Limestone and clay
Production Details Some destemmed, crushed grapes were placed at the bottom of the tank to add texture; the finished style was described as bone-dry.
Tasting Notes Creamy and powdery, with Mirabelle jelly, bright ripe fruit, ripe lemon, juicy freshness and a textured, appetizing finish
Critics Ratings 92
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2020 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 65% Riesling, 20% Sylvaner, 15% Pinot Blanc
Drinking Window Drink before 2027
Region Alsace
Soil Muschelkalk limestone, Clay, Sandstone and gravel
Sites Gruenspiel, Hagueneau and Weinbaum vineyards around Ribeauvillé
Pressing Method Slow, Gentle Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Hand-harvested; slow, gentle pressing followed by slow native-yeast fermentation; aged for one year on full lees. The distributor separately describes maturation in large old barrels for a minimum of 12 months. Recommended service is 10–12°C.
Tasting Notes Pure and fruity; direct and well-defined, full-bodied and flavorful
Food Pairing Raw, grilled or sauced fish; spring vegetables; mushrooms
Critics Ratings 94
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