Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 1998 |
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| Acquired alcohol : | 13.1 ° |
| Residual sugar : | Moins de 2 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 3.7 g/l H2SO4 (5.7 g/l Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.4 |
| Yield : | 55 hl/ha |
| Terroir : | Grand Cru Goldert |
| Sweetness index : | 1 |
| Soil : | East facing, Oolithic calcareous |
Description of the wine Muscat Grand Cru Goldert 1997
The Goldert was always an excellent origin for the Muscat, thanks to its oolithic calcareous under soil and late ripening climate. This wine is a blend of 25% Muscat Ottonel and 75% Muscat d’Alsace. Although harvested very ripe, this vineyard always gives a good acid structure to this wine and deserve some ageing before drinking. The 97 is also fully dry, quite fresh with a good acidity and relatively austere and closed for the moment, with a strong mineral finish.
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.