2015 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Drinking Window Through 2050
Classification Alsace Grand Cru; Sélection de Grains Nobles
Region Sommerberg
Soil Granite and limestone
Botrytis Affected Yes
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details Fruit came mainly from the oldest vines in the Dudenstein parcel. Botrytized berries were selected individually. The finished wine was reported as having approximately 150 g/L residual sugar; this is an approximate retailer-supplied figure and is therefore not proposed as an exact residual_sugar_gl value.
Tasting Notes Intense luminous gold; iris, honeysuckle, mimosa, herbal infusions, candied citrus, mirabelle tart, roasted pineapple, nougat and vanilla; velvety, concentrated, pure and fresh.
Food Pairing Serve alone, with goose foie gras, or with cocoa truffles at the end of a meal.
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2007 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Riesling
Drinking Window Through 2030
Classification Alsace Grand Cru; Sélection de Grains Nobles
Region Sommerberg
Soil Granite
Botrytis Affected Yes
Tasting Notes Candied sweet spices, vanilla, honey and gingerbread; rich and suave, with pronounced spice and excellent balance. A separate merchant description adds candied citrus, yuzu zest, fir honey, white blossoms, stone, silky sweetness, sharp acidity and a long saline finish.
Critics Ratings 19/20 — La Revue du vin de France, Pierre Casamayor
1989 Technical Specifications
Region Sommerberg
Botrytis Affected Yes
Tasting Notes Balsamic aromas of pine, saffron and other spices, candied fruit and an evident botrytized character; lively, balanced and taut, with restrained sweetness and an elegant finish.
Critics Ratings 18.5/20 — La Revue du vin de France, Pierre Casamayor
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Niedermorschwihr, 68230 Turckheim, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 89 27 05 32
Owner
Jean Boxler
Cellarmaster
Jean Boxler