Technical presentation
| Bottling : | February 2007 |
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| Acquired alcohol : | 12.6 ° |
| Residual sugar : | 16.5 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 4.9 g/l H2SO4 (7.5 g/l Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.2 |
| Yield : | 55 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 27 years |
| Grape variety : | 10% Muscat Ottonel, 90% Muscat d'Alsace |
| Terroir : | Grand Cru Goldert |
| Sweetness index : | 2 |
| Soil : | East facing, Oolithic calcareous |
Description of the wine Muscat Grand Cru Goldert 2005
At the opposite of the Herrenweg vineyard, the Goldert fermented very slowly (14 months!) and is only starting to show its character now. The rich calcareous marl soil of the Goldert is capable of producing long lasting and firmly structured Muscats, but the influence of the 2005 vintage is clearly there: amazing acidity for this grape variety and Riesling like structure must have been the cause for such a slow development and fermentation. Just like in the Herrenweg, we also planted in 2005 a small parcel of Muscat in the Goldert, as we believe it is one of the greatest Muscat vineyards in Alsace.
Tasting notes
01/2007 : Barely getting clear at this moment, this wine already shows a powerful nose, mixing minerality and stones with fresh exotic fruits. Not at all the classic Muscat nose. The palate is firm, and it is hard to believe this wine has 16g/l sweetness; such is the acidity present on the palate. Definitely a wine to age and let open. Should be delicious with spicy dishes.
The Goldert Grand Cru of Gueberschwihr
The Goldert of Gueberschwihr is the only locality in Alsace where the geological substratum is composed solely of marine oolithic limestone. Traditionally, the majority of the Goldert is planted to Gewurztraminer and Muscat. These grape varieties are reputed for producing wines with great finesse, structure and a discreet, however complex, bouquet.