Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $53.94Original €48.00≈ £40.55 | domaine-josmeyer.com ↗ |
| Lowest shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $50.94Original CHF 42.10 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Riesling
Riesling100%
Drinking Window 25-30 years
Region Hengst
Soil Brown limestone, Sandstone, Clay, Oligocene conglomerates, Muschelskalk limestone intermixed with clay
Elevation 360.0 meters
Orientation South-Southeast
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Three parcels in the heart of Hengst Grand Cru
Vine Age 50 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Bunch Pneumatic Pressing, 7 Hours
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types oak
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details Manual harvest. Grapes pressed whole in pneumatic presses for approximately 7 hours. Natural settling (débourbage). Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in centennial oak foudres. Aged on fine lees for several months until bottling (typically July). Filtered prior to bottling.
Certifications Organic (Ecocert), Biodynamic (Biodyvin) since 2004
Tasting Notes
Nose: candied citrus, pink grapefruit, spice, mineral, fresh herbs
Palate: crisp, full-bodied, chiseled acidity, fresh citrus, infused herbs, mineral, saline
Food Pairing fine fish, shellfish, lobster, crayfish, creamy poultry, rich jus, mature cheeses, Comté, Gouda, Parmesan
Critics Ratings Robert Parker The Wine Advocate: 95
Robert Parker The Wine Advocate95
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2020 / 750ml | ≈ $50.94Original CHF 42.10 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1000102 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
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