2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 8.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Drinking Window Several decades
Classification AOC Vin d'Alsace
Region Schlossberg
Soil Clay-limestone and granite
Orientation South And Southeast
Pressing Method Vertical Pressing Over 24 Hours
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Serving Temperature 10°C · 50°F
Production Details Hand-harvested with a special selection of grapes from very old vines, then matured for several months on fine lees. The parcel is farmed organically and biodynamically. Reported vine age conflicts: the producer’s current page says approximately 20 years, while Millésima reports approximately 30 years; neither approximation is proposed as an exact vine_age value.
Certifications Ecocert (FR-BIO-01)
Tasting Notes Exotic fruit, citrus tea, lemon, passion fruit and pineapple; pure, vigorous attack with crystalline acidity, minerality and an expansive palate.
Food Pairing Lemon tart; fresh-fruit tartare with mint; suitable as a meditation wine.
Critics Ratings 98
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2296539 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
13 Rue du Château, 68920 Wettolsheim, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 89 80 62 00
Owner
Barthelmé family