Technical presentation
| Bottling : | Septembre 2004 |
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| Acquired alcohol : | 13.5 ° |
| Residual sugar : | 19.0 g/l |
| Yield : | 20 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 53 years |
| Grape variety : | Riesling |
| Terroir : | Grand Cru Brand |
| Sweetness index : | 3 |
| Soil : | Granite biotite, South/South East facing, Steep slope |
Description of the wine Riesling Grand Cru Brand 2003
We experienced the same phenomenon in Brand than we did in the Clos Häuserer: the maturity of the grapes was largely under-estimated. This is quite common in presence of noble rot, but not when the grapes are perfectly healthy. In fact, the Brand 2003 was harvested at the same potential as the 2002 and finished to ferment with almost the same balance. The granitic soil and south exposure were hard on the young vines, but the older vines in this vineyard were never stressed at any point.
Tasting notes
06/2004 : Very aromatic and fruity. The palate is powerful and long. The slightly lower acidity (compared to the 02) makes it taste fuller and more broad. This is a very generous Brand, very close to the 1989. Since the end of the fermentation, the wines are firming up. This was clearly an indice 4 earlier, now I might consider it only 3.
10/2004 : I confirm a level 3 for the sweetness. This wine has become incredibly aromatic. The ‘Brand’ intense classic floral notes would make one think that this wine is much sweeter. The palate is round, but firm. In another few years, this would go well with most food.
10/2013 : Showing glorious mineral nose, intense but still on its reserve. Like the Rangen, there is a typical 03 reductive aromatic that brings actually complexity and shows that the wines can still further age many years. Mouth shows intense aromatics, lots of fruits, beautiful balance, the sweetness is perfectly integrated and adds some elegance and delicacy. Amazing perception of the acidity. This is a great Brand !
The Brand Grand Cru of Turckheim
In the Brand, this variety acquires finesse and elegance (floral and fruit aromas) without ever becoming coarse or too heavy. The Brand always surprises by the precocity of its wines, but whilst expressive young they also have a great ability to age. The nature of this terroir makes it easy to obtain an optimal ripeness whilst retaining a fine acidity