Technical presentation
| Bottling : | February 2013 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 13.5° |
| Residual sugar : | 5.0 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 3.9 g/l H2SO4 |
| pH : | 3.2 |
| Yield : | 67 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 28 years |
| Grape variety : | Riesling |
| Terroir : | Herrenweg de Turckheim |
| Sweetness index : | 1 |
| Soil : | Granite, Gravely soil , Marl |
Description of the wine Riesling Terroir d’Alsace 2011
At harvest time we did fear that we would not be able to produce this wine as the ripeness levels in the Herrenweg area, where these grapes originate from, was quite high in 2011. Despite the fact we can harvest much earlier than in the past (bio-dynamic helps to reach earlier physiological ripeness); in 2011 the grapes were much riper than usual. The fermentation started slowly but eventually went through after a full year of activity, to our great satisfaction.
Tasting notes
02/2013 : Delicate mineral nose with wet stones aromas and classic young Riesling citrus fruit. Still quite restrained (long lees contact influence) and will benefit from aeration. The palate comes almost like a surprise: ample juicy rich with a nice ripe acidity. The ripeness of the grapes really does show in the wine and gives a harmonious pleasurable finish.
The Herrenweg of Turckheim
The wines from Herrenweg of Turckheim are always very aromatic, advanced in their development and are always defined by a very ripe acidity and opulent fruit. The wines from Herrenweg are accessible and generous in their youth and although they are often best enjoyed at this stage can surprise 10 or even 20 years later.